Category Archives: Dementia Care
Reminiscence: A Powerful Eldercare Tool For Seniors With Dementia
Reminiscence is the recollections of memories of the past. In caring for our seniors, it can be a very important and often overlooked aspect of homecare. It is considered to be beneficial to a person’s inner self and interpersonal skills … 
Assisted Living Services, Inc. Walks to End Alzheimer’s
I’m proud to announce that TEAM ALS (including Sonny the therapy dog) hit the road and raised money for Dementia Care! This past Sunday September 30, 2012 there were multiple walks organized across Connecticut in an effort to raise funds …
Senior Services Conference Comes to Connecticut
As a proud sponsor and participant of Shoreline Eldercare Alliance, we would like to invite you to the 3rd Annual Celebration of Healthy Aging on Wednesday May 9, 2012 from 3:00pm – 7:00pm at Owenego Beach & Tennis Club – …
Connecticut Seniors Need Brain Fitness
Walking, lifting weights, and doing other forms of exercise are necessary for us to improve and maintain our physical fitness. We certainly all know how important this is. However, studies have shown that memory fitness for seniors can help improve …
The CT Alzheimer’s Association 2012 Conference – Save the Date!
The Alzheimer’s Association, Connecticut Chapter 2012 Education Conference is being held at the Crowne Plaza Hotel and Conference Center in Cromwell on March 27, 2012. Assisted Living Services, Inc. has been an exibitor / sponsor to this event for many years …
Connecticut Caregivers – Sign the Alzheimer’s Petition to the President Now!
The country is desperately in need of a strong National Alzheimer’s Disease Plan and families dealing with Alzheimer’s can’t wait. You can help. Alzheimer Disease is the most common form of dementia. It is the six leading cause of death …
Sundowning Syndrome Challenging in Home Care
Connecticut Home Care Patients and Their Caregivers Can Struggle with Sundowning Behaviors. But Help is Available. Sundowning, also called Sundowning Syndrome, can occur in patients with Dementia and usually presents in the form changes in behavior, mood swings, the patient …
Keep an Eye on Changes in Your Elders This Holiday Season
Holiday Visits may end up not at all what we expected. This is the time of year children often come home to spend time with their families. They have been conversing with their parents and everything seems like it is …
Assisted Living Services, Inc. Certifies Second Dementia Care Specialist
Recently, Assisted Living Services, Inc. sent it’s Director of Hourly and PCA Services, Lynne Schmidt to attend a course and receive her certification as a Dementia Care Specialist. After the course, I sat down with Lynn to ask her about …
Great Support for Connecticut Alzheimer’s Association Walk
Assisted Living Services, Inc. would like to thank it’s team members that supported the Alzheimer’s Association Walk on October 2nd, at Lighthouse Point in New Haven, CT. This year our team and contributors from our home care agency not only …
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