
When to Bring in a Case Manager for Care Coordination
We all want what’s best for those we love. But in many cases, we may not know what care services are best or what care
We all want what’s best for those we love. But in many cases, we may not know what care services are best or what care
Managing the various doctors’ appointments, treatments, tests, medications, lifestyle adjustments, and more is all in a day’s work for the many seniors living with health
The first and only medication that could slow the progression of Alzheimer’s disease, aducanumab (brand name Aduhelm), was approved by the Food and Drug Administration
Even though the number of COVID-19 cases is dropping and there are fewer hospitalizations and deaths, the virus is still out there. If you and
Maintaining good oral and dental health can get more and more complicated as your loved one ages. At the same time, it becomes more and
As loved ones or patients who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia slowly lose the ability to plan, initiate and complete even simple things
The Mystery of Sundowner’s Syndrome I had my first experiences with Sundowner’s Syndrome when I was the primary family caregiver for my Dad. In his
Dakota Home Care is expanding our service offerings to include two new programs: the Residential Habilitation program and the Community Support Services program. Erica Muchow,
Most of us think we know when an aging loved one should stop driving, but most elderly people think they still can drive safely, and
“Diet” and “exercise” are typically buzzwords we’re all thinking about this time of year. After the excesses of the holidays, they are on a list
Many seniors are not eating a balanced diet as they age, whether they live on their own, with family or in a senior living facility.
During the COVID-19 Pandemic, “Social Isolation” has become a buzz word often thought to be equivalent to loneliness. However, during and after the winter holidays
November is National Family Caregivers Month. It’s a little known designation that we at Dakota Home Care are publicizing in honor of all our awesome
Loved Ones Are Safer & Happier During COVID-19 with DHC In-Home Care When her adult daughter died recently of cancer, my 90-year-old sister-in-law lost
I thought my husband and I were doing a pretty good job with our estate planning UNTIL I read this AARP article, “Prepare a Digital