Category: Blog
How to Respond When Someone with Dementia Keeps Repeating Themselves
Dementia impacts short-term memory and directly causes repetitive behavior like repeated speech. Because this can be frustrating, it’s important to equip yourself with techniques on how to gracefully handle this… Continue reading How to Respond When Someone with Dementia Keeps Repeating Themselves
Can we get serious about pie, please?
Is there anything better than a delicious slice of pie? This beloved dessert is perfect for all seasons, and with a huge range of options from sugary sweet to tart,… Continue reading Can we get serious about pie, please?
How UMC HomeWorks Helps Adult Children Take a Vacation!
Finding someone to take care of your parents while you are away can be a challenge. Leaving mom home may only require a simple, periodic check-in, or she may need… Continue reading How UMC HomeWorks Helps Adult Children Take a Vacation!
Stroke warning signs & prevention tips
A stroke is a very serious and potentially life-threatening medical condition that happens when the blood supply to part of the brain is cut off. Strokes are a medical emergency,… Continue reading Stroke warning signs & prevention tips
What are the signs of dehydration in seniors?
Do you drink enough water on a daily basis? What about your elderly loved ones? Many of us don’t! And because we lead busy lives and have dozens of things… Continue reading What are the signs of dehydration in seniors?
