Understanding Dementia
What Is Dementia? Dementia is a progressive and irreversible brain disorder. This condition gradually destroys a person’s cognitive skills and general functioning. At the later
Are Alzheimer’s Patients Afraid of Water
Is your parent or patient with Alzheimer’s having trouble drinking water or taking a bath because they are afraid of the water? Don’t worry, it’s
Happy Halloween! – From Progressive Care
Celebrating this Halloween 2019 with our caregivers and staff. We want to wish everyone a happy Halloween and hope you all stay safe and have
What Is Compassion Fatigue?
When caregivers focus on others without practicing self-care they can experience compassion fatigue. According to the American Institute of Stress, compassion fatigue is: Also called
What Helps Compassion Fatigue?
Compassion fatigue is characterized by physical and emotional exhaustion and a profound decrease in the ability to empathize. It is common among health workers and
What Is Caregiver Stress?
Are you a caregiver? If so, there’s a good chance that you’ve suffered from caregiver stress syndrome, whether you’ve realized it or not. As a
