Nursing homes not for everyone

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 Here's a great article about giving seniors an option on how they can live.  It also points out a very wasteful government practice that hits every taxpayer's pocketbook!!  Click here to view a quick video from CBS on the topic.
  You really have to love these gals that stand up and take action!

Day of Dance for your health

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  Home Helpers & Direct Link will be participating in Day Of Dance For Your Health at South Iredell High School on February 26, 2011.  Remember to stop by our booth to register for our Lake Norman Spring Cruise drawing, to be awarded this May.  This event is sponsored by Iredell Memorial Hospital.  More information can be found at www.iredellmemorial.org.  See you there!

Wii-Fit games helping with health...

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   We recently stumbled across an article (click here to review) that explained how a Wii-Fit game helped a lady to discover she had Parkinson's disease!  While the game didn't exactly diagnose her condition, it pointed out some activity quirks that prompted her to visit her doctor.
  Games like the Wii-Fit can provide a great way to get in some low-impact exercise.  And like the lady in this article, if you notice something to be slightly 'askew', visit your doctor.  Now go play a game!

Assistance in moving from a nursing facility to your own home

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  A recent article published in ElderLawAnswers.com and USA Today outlines how several states are assisting nursing home residents, who are able to do so, to return to their homes.  With the incentive of lower costs for in home care, as well as the overall higher level of contentment for the patient, many states are making plans to grow this program.  Well worth reading!  Click on either of the above links to learn more, or call our offices for more information today.

Understanding Alzheimer's Disease - Continuing series..

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 A key to Alzheimers understanding is knowing how it affects some suffers.  Research suggests that emotions in the Alzheimers sufferer may persist long after the event that triggers it has passed.
 For instance, in a recent study, patients with the disease were allowed to view movies that evoked tears and sadness, or laughter and happiness.  Six minutes later, the participants had trouble remembering the movie.  Thirty minutes later, an emotion evaluation revealed they still felt sad (or happy), often more than persons with normal memories.  The more memory-imparied patients tended to retain the stronger emotions longer.

 You may help to elevate an Alzheimers patient's mood by exposing them to situations that make them laugh or happy. Since it's likely they'll forget what they did quickly, don't be surprised if they want to repeat the activity!