Are You Primed to Spot Signs of Alzheimer’s and Dementia?

Chances are, you already know someone living with dementia. Nearly 60,000 Albertans are wrestling with Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia. While one in five Canadians knows what it’s like to care for a loved one with dementia, an aging population means that number is only likely to grow…

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Developments in Treating Alzheimer’s in cecalgary, CA

Latest Developments in Treating Alzheimer’s

Nearly 750,000 Canadians are currently living with Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia. However, there’s still no cure for this progressive condition that can affect all aspects of daily life. On a positive note, there are efforts underway to test and explore new treatment and prevention options for Alzheimer’s…

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Things Families Should Do After an Alzheimer's Diagnosis in calgary, CA

7 Steps Families Should Take After a Loved One is Diagnosed with Alzheimer’s

Having an older family member diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease can be traumatic for everyone involved. The initial shock may seem overwhelming. However, there are several things families must do after receiving the news. 1. Learn about the Disease Family members should get as much information as possible about Alzheimer’s disease,…

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2019 Best of In Home Care Award

Home Care Assistance of Calgary Receives Distinguished 2019 Best of In Home Care Award Home Care Assistance of Calgary is recognized as one of the top home care agencies based on online reviews Calgary, AB – February 5, 2019 Home Care Assistance of Calgary, the area’s leading agency for in-home…

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What’s The Link Between Cognition and Dementia

At Home Care Assistance Calgary, Alberta, we focus our home care visits on cognitive stimulation. We do this because it’s part of our Balanced Care Method and we feel that active seniors are happier and healthier as they age. Some blogs have considered the impact of various activities and behaviors…

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The Benefits of Music Therapy for Alzheimer’s or Dementia

  Dementia and Alzheimer’s, as is commonly known, affects mostly the elderly over the age of 65. As life expectancy in the developed nations has increased in the recent few decades due to the advancement in the healthcare industry and availability of newer and better treatment options, dementia is a…

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Home Care Assistance Calgary to Host Educational Series on Boosting Brain Health

Home Care Assistance Calgary, a leading provider of in-home care for seniors, is excited to announce that it will be hosting a fun and informative six-part series in partnership with Swan Evergreen Village. Led by brain fitness expert and Cognitive Therapeutics Interventionist, Joy Terlesky. The Mind Fit Series: Activities to…

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8 Challenging Behaviors Associated with Alzheimer’s Disease

Alzheimer’s disease can cause a variety of unusual behaviors among seniors. It is important for caregivers to learn about these behavioral changes so they can provide better care for their aging loved ones. Seniors with Alzheimer’s disease may exhibit one or more of the following behaviors.  1. Sundowning As the…

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