EverLove DayCLub

Caring for a loved one with special needs, dementia, or other cognitive challenges is an act of love, but it can also be overwhelming at times. Families might feel unsure about when to reach out, or uncomfortable asking for additional support. Adult daycare programs, like those offered at Everlove Dayclub, are designed to provide safe, engaging, and compassionate care while also giving caregivers…

Ask any doctor or therapist and they will swear by the importance of a routine. Young or old, it is natural to fear the unknown. And while the unknown may be different for everyone, maintaining a daily routine can be beneficial in many ways. For individuals with memory impairments like dementia they may already be losing control over their physical and cognitive abilities, as well as losing…

It’s always exciting as we turn the page to another new year. A blank slate stands before us; 12 chapters to write our story, 365 new pages to explore. But as always we like to pause and reflect on all the important moments we shared in 2022. We had an epic journey we called Passport to Adventure. We visited a whopping TWELVE countries and by our calculations covered a total of 28263.47 miles!…

6 Simple Ways to Keep Hydrated This Summer

As temperatures continue to climb this time of year it is important to acknowledge the role of hydration plays in a person’s health, especially in regards to the elderly or medically compromised. In fact, medical studies show that dehydration is one of the top 10 diagnoses for hospital admission of elderly people in the U.S. Your body depends on water to survive. Every cell, tissue, and organ in…

Arnold Dementia Support Group

More than a quarter of the adult population has provided care for a chronically ill, disabled, or elderly family member or friend during the past year.  That roughly translates to more than 50 million people!  Sixty-one percent of “intense” caregivers (those providing at least 21 hours of care a week) have suffered from depression. One study has shown that as many as three fourths of these…

Here’s to another great year!

As we welcome all the adventures that await us in 2022, this month’s blog we like to pause and reflect on all the blessings we received in 2021. Some of our favorites include: While we had to sadly say goodbye to some of our friends we also made a lot of new friends as well. Though COVID continues to be challenging we all worked together to help ensure the safety of ourselves and others. We were…

Put Your Best Foot Forward: 8 Diabetic Foot Care Tips

There is a lot to take care of when you have diabetes. Checking your blood sugar, preparing healthy food, staying active, taking medications, etc. But there is something else that is very important that you probably never even thought about, foot care. Since November is national Diabetes Awareness Month we thought we’d talk about tips to put your best foot forward. With diabetes nerve damage…

6 Tips for Easy Breathing

Take a deep breath. Hold it in. Then let it out. That was just one breath of the estimated 650 million breaths a person will take throughout their lifetime. When talking about health many forget about their lungs, until they have trouble breathing. After all, you can’t see them and you breath without even thinking about it. As a result, we often take our lungs for granted. But lung health is…

Caregiver Burnout: How Much is Too Much?

Caregiving is one of the most selfless and loving things a person can do for another person. Whether that person is a loved one, a dear friend, or someone they are hired to take care of due to employment. According to the National Alliance for Caregiving and AARP Public Policy Institute, an estimated 53 million American adults were unpaid caregivers in 2020. But caregiving can also be quite…

As we say goodbye to 2020 and hello to a brand new year it is always important to reflect on the past year’s events and moments we shared together. We all know that 202 wasn’t a typical year. After all, it’s not every year that you are faced with a pandemic! But our participants met every challenge and change with resilience. They were an inspiration when sometimes the uncertainty seemed too…

Sanitize vs. Disinfect: What’s the Difference?

During the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic experts were told the best way to protect yourself and others were 1. To wash your hands frequently and 2. To clean commonly touched surfaces. Seems pretty self explanatory- until it comes down to what products to use.

While we often use the terms “disinfect” and sanitize” interchangeably they are actually quite different.

Cleaning: Removes dirt, germs, and…

Is it the Flu or COVID-19? How to Tell the Difference and How to Protect Yourself

As if COVID-19 wasn’t bad enough we are at the cusp of entering this year’s flu and allergy season. Influenza (Flu) and COVID-19 are both contagious respiratory illnesses, but they are caused by different viruses. COVID-19 is caused by infection with a new coronavirus (called SARS-CoV-2) and flu is caused by infection with influenza viruses.

Though it is unsure if the flu season will be in full…

Make Happiness Happen: Boost Your Happiness with 8 Simple Tips

In psychology, happiness is described as a mental or emotional state of well-being which can be defined by positive or pleasant emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy.

Everyone wants to be happy right? Though it may seem harder than ever to find something to celebrate and be happy about.  As we enter yet another month of masks, social distancing, and uncertainty, our stress and anxiety…

Strengthening Relationships and Reducing Stress during COVID-19

As the need to keep isolated due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic continues, it has become increasingly difficult for caregivers to address the ongoing emotional impact of the pandemic.

An estimated six million adults have some form of dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease, the most common type of dementia. Since the majority of people living with dementia are 65 and older and are therefore…

Beat the Heat: Heat Exhaustion vs Heat Stroke

As the days get longer and the weather is hot naturally people tend to spend more time outdoors. Picnics, trips to beach, floating, they all involve exposure to the sun and the heat.

It is important to remain vigilant in order to prevent heat-related illnesses that can result in serious complications, or even death. Even though heat related deaths are preventable they still claim the lives of…

We are posting because an organization we care dearly about, Memory Care Home Solutions, is running a critical 24-hour fundraiser June 11 at 2pm through June 12 at 2pm. Dementia and Alzheimer’s can be devastating diseases for families. These already vulnerable populations may bear the difficulties alone, with additional challenges of financial need, isolation from medical services, and…