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Caring for the Caregiver: Alzheimer’s Advocacy All Home Care Matters was honored to welcome author, speaker, and Alzheimer’s advocate, Nancy Poland. Nancy Poland is a writer and speaker focusing on caregiving. As a volunteer educator for the Alzheimer’s Association, she brings her experience as a caregiver for her dad, who was diagnosed with Lewy body dementia. […]

Alzheimer’s and Dementia Awareness with Marianne Sciucco R.N. All Home Care Matters was honored to welcome a truly remarkable person who is working to raise awareness about Alzheimer’s and dementia and making a difference, Marianne Sciucco. Marianne Sciucco is not a nurse who writes but a writer who happens to be a nurse, using her skills

Helpful Tips for Beginning Caregivers Being a caregiver is not an easy feat. With many new challenges, new caregivers may find that it’s not easy for them to properly take care of someone. This episode will go over some quick tips that can be great for those who are starting the journey of caregiving. From the

About Dr. Alois Alzheimer We know about Alzheimer’s because of the effects it has on the elderly people in our life, or those we take care of. But did you know that there was a man who discovered the condition? Dr. Alois Alzheimer is his name, and in this episode we take a look into this

Caregivers and their Bond with Seniors As  caregivers, having a bond with your patient can make your job easier and more enjoyable. A bond with a patient is most important, but having a bond with their family is almost as important. Caring for someone’s loved one is a big task that may be a job to

Dehydration in Seniors Dehydration is a serious condition that affects all ages, especially seniors. Seniors are more susceptible to dehydration due to a decrease in total body fluids and the body’s natural aging process. Dehydration can make your loved one feel weak, confused, and can ultimately lead to death. Today, we are discussing the dangers of

Advance Care Planning All Home Care Matters is honored to welcome, Joanne Eason the president of FIVE WISHES to the show to discuss the importance of advance care planning. Joanne Eason is President of Five Wishes, an advance care planning program created by the national non-profit, Aging with Dignity. She works with the more than 40,000

Heart Disease Awareness Month February is Heart Disease Awareness Month and we hope to bring more awareness to this with today’s episode. Heart disease is the number one cause of death in the world. Heart disease is not one specific disease, but it is a term that encompasses several different heart conditions and illnesses. Today, we

Explaining Dementia to Children Have you ever tried to explain dementia to a child? If so, you may have had more questions than answers. All Home Care Matters was honored to welcome the remarkable team behind the book, Dancing with Memories. Dancing with Memories is a children’s book that helps to demystify and explain dementia for

Finding the Right Caregiver If your loved one is no longer able to stay home alone, it may be time to look for a caregiver. There are many types of caregivers, which we have covered in previous episodes, but today we’re talking about the qualities to look for in a good caregiver. Watch today’s episode to

Tips for Caregivers Do you focus on your own health and needs as a caregiver? Sometimes it’s hard, given how being a caregiver can involve taking care of other people and ensuring that you give them the best care possible. There are small steps you can take however to make sure that you’re staying healthy and

Roberta Carson, Founder/President of Zaggo, Inc. All Home Care Matters is privileged to welcome the founder and president of Zaggo, Inc. Roberta Carson to the show for an in-depth interview about her caregiving journey caring for her son Zachary and how this lead to the creation of Zaggo, Inc. Zaggo is a national nonprofit organization founded