November 7, 2014 by
At Home Independent Living believes that enhancing the emotional lives of our clients is a central part of our mission. Our caregivers are committed to providing the kind of emotionally supportive care that ensures our clients feel loved and respected at every level of memory care. That’s one of the many reasons At Home Independent Living is one of the top rated home care companies in Syracuse, New York. (more…)
September 24, 2014 by
Travel preparations can be difficult enough under the best of circumstances, but imagine planning a vacation with an elderly loved one with Alzheimer’s. Sound daunting? Before immediately writing off the idea, check out these tips from the Huffington Post. (more…)
April 4, 2014 by
Facing symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease in a loved one brings up a myriad of questions: Is it really Alzheimer’s, or could it be dementia? What causes Alzheimer’s? What treatment options are there? And how is it diagnosed, anyway? With our extensive experience in caring for those suffering from Alzheimer’s, At Home Independent Living has compiled answers to some of the most common questions we receive: (more…)
March 21, 2014 by
Everyone faces times of forgetfulness: misplacing the car keys, wondering if the lights were turned off before leaving home. But at what point does mild memory loss seem to be crossing over into potential Alzheimer’s disease?
Knowing more about the disease and its warning signs can help family members and caregivers know when they are dealing with normal memory loss and when it might be something more serious. Alzheimer’s disease typically begins after 60, and the risk increases with age. (more…)