What is Alzheimer’s disease?  Trying to explain it simply can be difficult.  There is a new video series out, free to the public, that shows in easy-to-understand terms how the disease works, what options for treatment are available, and how serious of a threat the disease will be in the near future.  Created by David Shenk and Jossie Mallis, the series is narrarated by David Hyde Pierce.  We’ll take a look at their four video series over the next few days on this blog.  To view all four of the videos, click here.  To find out how you can embed these videos on your website, click here.

Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care

The American Society on Aging has recognized Home Instead, Inc. as the Small Business of the Year for it’s exclusive CAREGiver training program designed by The George G. Glenner Alzheimer’s Family Center, Inc.- world renowned dementia and Alzheimer’s experts.

This program and other professionally developed and recognized Alzheimer’s training programs are used throughout Home Instead Senior Care’s offices. They provide CAREGivers with the latest in Alzheimer’s education and home care techniques, so you can be assured your loved one is with a trusted professional. CAREGivers are trained to:

• Maintain a safe environment
• Manage changing behaviors
• Provide nutritious meals
• Provide mind-stimulating activities
• Create social interaction
• Supervise daily activities

CAREGivers can also provide assistance with enhancing and restoring the simple pleasures of life, such as a walk in the park, a ride in the car to get ice cream or spending time in the garden. These elder care activities are proven to maximize abilities and independence. They remain one of the best treatments for this disease.

The best place for a person with memory loss is in familiar surroundings. The services provided by Home Instead Senior Care’s family network of locally involved franchise offices are a valuable, trusted solution to help your loved one maintain a regular routine, thus enhancing his or her quality of life.

Home Instead, Inc. and The George G. Glenner Alzheimer’s Family Centers, Inc. of San Diego, CA partnered to develop an Alzheimer’s training program for Home Instead CAREGivers. The program is a direct result of The Glenner Centers’ 20 years of experience in serving Alzheimer’s patients, helping their families and educating healthcare professionals. This important program is a natural progression of the Alzheimer’s training already provided in the company’s comprehensive training program.

Our approach of encouragement and assistance helps family members cope with the challenges of dementia. Find a Home Instead Senior Care franchise office near you; visit the National Alzheimer’s Association at www.alz.org or log onto the Alzheimer’s Foundation web site at http://www.alzfdn.org/ for more information and resources.

To download the “Your Trusted Source for Alzheimer’s and Dementia” brochure, click here.

To download “Helping Families Cope - an Alzheimer’s Resource Guide for Family Caregivers,” click here.

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