Alzheimer’s Disease
Bluedot Cares Continues to Partner With the Alzheimer’s Association
Bluedot Cares was honored to be invited to the Alzheimer’s Association breakfast this week at Carmel Country Club. This incredibly moving event was called “reason to HOPE” and featured the CEO, of the Western Carolina Chapter as well as personal reflections from individuals affected by Alzheimer’s. We wanted to thank Redia Baxter with the Alzheimer’s…
Read MoreCan Home Care Help When Caring for a Senior with Alzheimer’s?
It is hard to think about giving a senior “too much” care when you are a family caregiver for them, especially when they are dealing with a challenging health issue such as Alzheimer’s disease. The reality, however, is that you can take over to a degree that is excessive and that can limit your aging…
Read MoreDebunking Alzheimer’s Myths
Although most people are aware of the existence of Alzheimer’s disease (AD), many people are unclear about the effects of the disease and what a diagnosis of AD means to the patient and their family. Sadly, there is a stigma around a diagnosis of AD that makes people hesitant to seek care when symptoms appear.…
Read MoreHow to Handle Your Elderly Mom When Alzheimer’s Has Her Agitated
Agitation from Alzheimer’s can occur at any moment with little warning. While you may start to get some of the warning signs, there are no guarantees. Here’s what to do when your elderly mom is having or about to have a meltdown. Learn Her Triggers Get to know the triggers that lead to your mom’s…
Read MoreDementia: Unusual Symptoms That Are Often Overlooked
According to Alz.org, 1 out of 9 people over the age of 65 has Alzheimer’s disease. More concerning is that 1 out of 3 people over the age of 85 has Alzheimer’s. Alzheimer’s is just one of the forms of dementia, though it is the most prevalent. Knowing the signs is important, but there are…
Read MoreWhat Is Dad Saying? Alzheimer’s May Affect His Ability to Communicate
Your father may have recently been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. Perhaps you, him, and maybe other people in your family, perhaps even friends of his, had been concerned that he may have been developing some form of dementia. In most cases people are not diagnosed with Alzheimer’s until they’ve already been dealing with some of…
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