The Daily Pill - Home Health Tips For Patients and Families

03/13/2024

If a loved one with Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia is content in the morning but agitated by early evening, it might be sundown syndrome. Here’s what you need to know. ⤵️

If a loved one with Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia is content in the morning but agitated by early evening, it might be sundown syndrome. Here’s what to know about sundowning.

03/13/2024

Here are the signs it might be time for assisted living. 👵👩‍⚕️

Here are the signs it might be time for assisted living.

03/12/2024

Advice and expert input for speaking to your (or a loved one's) doctor about how you want end-of-life care handled. ⤵️

Advice and expert input for speaking to your (or a loved one's) doctor about how you want end-of-life care handled.

03/12/2024

Professional training doesn't just boost your paycheck, it ensures you're providing unmatched care to clients.

03/11/2024

🧡 If you’re thinking of taking on a rewarding new role, consider companion care, which focuses on alleviating loneliness. Read on to learn more. 👇

If you’re thinking of taking on a rewarding new role, consider companion care, which focuses on alleviating loneliness.

03/11/2024

Connecting with your client is sure to bolster your experience as a caregiver. Here’s why and how to bond more deeply. 👇

Connecting with your client is sure to bolster your experience as a caregiver. Here’s why and how to bond more deeply.

03/11/2024

Here are some of the most common myths and misconceptions experts hear regularly, as well as actual dementia and Alzheimer's facts. 👇

Here are some of the most common myths about dementia and misconceptions about Alzheimer’s disease experts hear on a regular basis — and the actual truth behind them all.

03/11/2024

A caregiver contract is essential to make duties and expectations clear; it also offers a plan of action in case something goes wrong. Read on to learn more. ⤵️

A caregiver contract is essential to make duties and expectations clear; it also offers a plan of action in case something goes wrong.

03/10/2024

👇 Here's when to use the term "elderly" to describe an older adult — and when to skip it, according to pros. 👴👵

So, what age is considered elderly? And do medical professionals use this term in their practices? Here, experts weigh in.

03/10/2024

Make sure the older adults you're caring for stay healthy when they head outside and the temperatures are super high for the upcoming summer. ☀️🌴

Make sure the older adults you're caring for stay healthy when they head outside and the temperatures are super high.

03/10/2024

Here, 11 real family caregivers reflect on what they wish they’d known earlier and the important lessons they learned along the way. 👵👩‍⚕️

Here, 11 real family caregivers reflect on what they wish they’d known earlier and the important lessons they learned along the way.

03/10/2024

Make sure the older adults you're caring for stay healthy when they head outside and the temperatures are super high this upcoming summer. ☀️🌴

Make sure the older adults you're caring for stay healthy when they head outside and the temperatures are super high.