What to Expect in a Loved One with Early Stage Alzheimer’s: Part 1 of 3

Receiving the news that an older family member has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease is life-changing. Thinking through the various aspects and factors associated with the disease, both now as well as in the long run, can be overwhelming. Over the next several months, our three-part series will examine the early, middle and later stages of […]

Six Ways In-Home Care Services Can Help Reduce Social Isolation in the Elderly

Isolation. Fear. Loneliness. The pandemic has wreaked havoc on us all in one way or another, but for older adults especially, the seclusion necessary to ensure safety from COVID-19 has had harmful effects on physical, mental and emotional wellbeing. At Anthem Home Care, a leading provider of senior home care in Portland and the surrounding […]

Tips to Increase Senior Cognitive Health

Forgetfulness. Confusion. Disorientation. These as well as other impacts of cognitive decline make life challenging for older adults and people who care for them, and may result from: Genetics Health conditions such as heart disease, diabetes, stroke, Alzheimer’s disease, as well as others Brain injury Medication side effects Poor lifestyle choices And more However, it’s […]