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Seven Things Dementia Family Caregivers Need to Do

Home Helpers of Barrington, Palatine, Buffalo Grove and the surrounding cities understands that caring for a family member with dementia is a nonstop challenge.  The stress never lets up and eventually the fatigue can take a serious toll on anyone.  Our caregivers are specially trained on how to deal with these issues and yet we...

What to Do When Adults with Dementia or Alzheimer’s Ask to Go Home

Taking care of seniors with dementia or Alzheimer’s, though rewarding, can be very frustrating prospect. Seniors often repeat requests to go “home” even while still living in their own homes. They can get frustrated and agitated when they feel no one is listening to their request or, even more frustrated that their request is heard...