Is someone you know and love suffering from Alzheimer’s Disease? Alzheimer Care is available through A-1 Home Care. Having a professional and experienced Caregiver allows your elderly loved one to live at home very comfortably and safely. A-1 Home Care Agency provides ALZHEIMER CARE SERVICE at affordable rates to those suffering from Alzheimer's disease or Dementia. We provide caring, competent, and qualified Caregivers, Companions and Home Care Providers.

 

Family Caregiver vs. Professional CaregiverIt’s very unlikely the family member is trained or has experience with the needs of someone suffering from Alzheimer's disease or Dementia, whose symptoms is memory loss. Add the time and stress of their regular employment and other family responsibilities and the situation can become overwhelming. Having a professional Home Care Provider or Caregiver assisting your family for even one day or a few hours weekly can give the family caregiver a much needed respite and support.

 

Famous People with Alzheimer'sThere are many famous people who have developed Alzheimer's and undergone treatment. Some prominent examples are Harold Wilson (United Kingdom) and Adolfo Suárez (Spain), the actor Charlton Heston, the actress Rita Hayworth, and the author Terry Pratchett. Other notable cases include former United States President Ronald Reagan and Irish writer Iris Murdoch, both of whom were the subjects of scientific articles observing how their cognitive capabilities worsened with the disease.

Alzheimer’s Disease has also been shown in films such as : Iris (2001), based on John Bayley's memoir of his wife Iris Murdoch; The Notebook (2004), based on Nicholas Sparks' 1996 novel of the same name; and Away from Her (2006), based on Alice Munro's short story "The Bear Came Over the Mountain".

Please take a look at our Alzheimers & Dementia Newsletter for information on the research work being done.