Skip to main content

Posts

Showing posts from April, 2022

Alzheimer’s and Dementia

Photo by Kindel Media If your senior loved one has recently been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, or dementia, you are probably worried about a lot of things. You might also be wondering how you can help your loved one. Instead of contemplating everything alone, why not reach out for help? You can reach out to Visiting Angels Barrington for support. Visiting Angels offers various non-medical home care services including dementia care and Alzheimer’s care services. You can schedule a consultation if you would like to learn more about Visiting Angels. To read the full article, you may visit alzheimer’s disease and dementia care staff education week .

Infections in Seniors

Photo by Yaroslav Shuraev If you are looking after a senior loved one, you are probably looking into information that can help you provide your loved one with the necessary support. Consider taking a look at the information Visiting Angels Barrington offers for preventing infections. There are various ways you can protect your senior loved one from infections. For instance, you can make sure your senior loved one has all their vaccines. There are vaccines for the flu, COVID-19, and more. Other than vaccines, you can also encourage your loved one to wash their hands regularly. Regularly washing your hands can do a lot to prevent the spread of germs and other harmful bacteria. Visiting Angels Barrington then goes on to explain how cleaning common areas, taking care of wounds, and staying away from those who are sick can help prevent infections as well. For more information, you may visit tips for preventing infections for aging adults .