Archive for September 2018
How Can You Help a Parent With Alzheimer’s Sleep Through the Night?
One of the scariest situations with Alzheimer’s is wandering. Even with constant monitoring, a senior can slip out unnoticed while you take a phone call, go to the bathroom, or sleep at night. Nighttime is an issue in itself. Your body needs sleep. You don’t wake up. On the other hand, your parent sleeps sporadically…
Read MoreWhat Do You Know About Treating Eczema?
The key to keeping your elderly loved one happy and healthy when they are diagnosed with eczema is properly managing the symptoms. If you are interested in minimizing the irritating symptoms of your aging relative’s skin condition, it comes down to applying proper medicine, avoiding triggers, and implementing a proper skin care routine. National Eczema…
Read MoreWhat Do You Know About Guillain-Barre Syndrome?
It’s rare, but Guillain-Barre syndrome could happen to your parent. Chances of developing this neurological disorder are about 1 in 100,000. If it does occur, the patient typically needs a lot of rehabilitation and help at home from caregivers. Here’s what you should know. Guillain-Barre is an autoimmune disease where the body sees the nerve…
Read MoreEMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH!!
Congratulations to Emma Hodge for becoming employee of the month!! Emma has been working with Companion Services of America since 2013! Emma is married and has a son who is studying nursing in the Philippines. Emma is a hard working and compassionate person, who is dedicated to her profession and puts her clients first! She…
Read MoreFAQs About Pulmonary Fibrosis in Elderly Adults
With more than 50,000 new cases diagnosed every year in elderly adults over the age of 65, pulmonary fibrosis is a serious disease that many family caregivers first learn about when their aging relative is diagnosed. September is Pulmonary Fibrosis Awareness Month and it is an excellent opportunity for anyone with interest to gather more…
Read MoreNATIONAL SUICIDE PREVENTION MONTH
September is National Suicide Prevention Month. World Suicide day is September 10. This marks the day those affected by suicide are remembered. National Suicide Prevention Week is the Monday-Sunday that surrounds World Suicide Prevention Day. Throughout the month, mental health organizations, practitioners, advocates and survivors come together to promote suicide prevention awareness. Each year more…
Read MoreNATIONAL PROSTATE CANCER AWARENESS MONTH
September was designated National Prostate Health month by the American Foundation for Urological Disease in 1999. In 2001, Senator Conrad Burns (R-MT) sponsored Senate Resolution 138, endorsing the week and confirming it would be observed annually. George W. Bush specifically named the month, “National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month”. National Prostate Health month increases public awareness…
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