As Alzheimer’s disease progresses, people often becomes confused and have difficulty communicating. They may struggle to find the right words to express themselves, or may
Talking about health concerns is difficult for many seniors. They might think their health issues are their business and not anyone else’s, or they might
When a loved one is in need of care in order to remain safe and independent at home, having professional, high-quality in-home care can give
When you think about our senses, our sense of vision is conceivably the one for which we’re most thankful. So much of our life’s experiences
At Dakota Home Care, we are not only honored to provide our clients with exceptional in-home care services, we also take pride in providing a
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, senior oral health becomes
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