by Brittney Blanchard | Feb 13, 2013 | Alzheimer's and Dementia
A new study may prove why the ability to remember newly learned information declines with age, with sleep being a surprising, but important, connecting factor, according to The New York Times’ article, Aging in Brain Found to Hurt Sleep Needed for Memory. The...
by Brittney Blanchard | Jan 2, 2013 | Alzheimer's and Dementia
Dementia is a complex disease. Effective treatment requires extensive knowledge, training and planning. Our Alzheimer’s-certified caregivers help elders manage their activities of daily living and improve long-term health. We lessen the symptoms of dementia while we...
by Brittney Blanchard | Nov 9, 2012 | Alzheimer's and Dementia
In those suffering from Alzheimer’s and dementia, sundowning or sundowner’s syndrome is common. Extended Family Home Care is recognized by the American Alzheimer’s Association as leaders in Alzheimer’s and dementia care, and as such, we are trained to respond...