Ways to Slow Down the Aging Process Scientist studying the aging process have made great advances in understanding how and why our bodies age. Everyone does not age at the same rate—some experience aging more…

Recent Advances in Anti-Aging Research One of the most recent trends in biomedical research is interest in looking for ways to slow down or reverse the aging process. Doesn’t mean that getting old is considered…

On New Year’s Eve, a few days ago, well over 1 million people crammed into Times Square in New York City to watch the ball drop and ring in the New Year, 2023. All previous…

Coping with the Holiday Season The Holiday Season is the single most beloved time of the year, one that most people look forward to with eager anticipation and excitement. It is a time of celebration,…

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Diet: The Secret to Living For a long time, humans have known that a good diet is the key to longevity and health. Along the way, we have also discovered which foods are detrimental, and…

The Delta Variant, Vaccination, and the Elderly Many people in this country and around the world, especially the elderly, breathed a sigh of relief when the various COVID-19 vaccines were approved and began to be…

Last month, on June 7, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved a new medication for the treatment of Alzheimer’s Disease—for the first time in 18 years. The drug, developed and produced by Biogen,…

Many of us have lost loved ones to COVID-19, and we have had to deal with the grief we experience. Sadly, the elderly suffered these losses disproportionately, as so many of them have lost a…

We are social animals, we need regular and ongoing contact with other human beings for our emotional, psychological, and physical well-being. However, the pandemic has forced us to limit our contact as a way of…

As we enter the New Year, in the first few days, weeks, and months of 2021, our attention will almost certainly be focused on the recently approved vaccines for COVID-19, which are now being administered…

Our social upbringing has conditioned us to expect that we will all experience increasing mental decline of some sort as we get older, even if we do not suffer from Alzheimer’s or some other form…

Mental Health and Dementia during the COVID-19 Pandemic In last month’s newsletter we discussed the effects of stress caused by the COVID-19 pandemic on the elderly who suffer from Alzheimer’s and other dementias. In this…

Alzheimer's or Dementia patients often deal with some mental health issues like anger, sadness, and confusion. Even if you are aware of the medical diagnosis of your loved one, dealing with the mood swings, agitation,…

Change is a challenge, when it comes to moving out of the home to consider an assisted living option, elderly have many mixed reactions. While you may be considering more assistance and safety for your…

Assisted living in today’s day and age is a necessary resource that many families use worldwide. Assisted living communities or Senior Care Homes provide the elderly with assistance around the clock according to their personal…

Senior care housing is often termed as elderly care homes. They are specialized assisted living homes that are designed to provide for aging challenges of the seniors. Therefore, elder care could be a rather broad…

Long term care facilities come in all shapes and form; small Group Homes, larger Group Homes and custom built small and large Assisted Living facilities to Nursing Homes.   Generally speaking, there are two types…

The COVID-19 pandemic has thrown everyone off their game. Daily activities that no one thought twice before, have become a health risk now. Senior living facilities with older adults are at a higher risk, confining…

According to the National Center for Health Statistics, Americans pay between $210 and $306 billion annually for long-term care services. The number of elders (65 and older) are expected to grow to 70 million by…

According to WHO, active aging allows people to realize their potential for physical, social, and mental wellbeing through the course of their life. In the presence of strong evidence linking physical inactivity to chronic health…

For about three months now, the world has been struggling to respond to the rapid spread of the novel coronavirus, also known as COVID-19, now designated a pandemic by the World Health Organization. As has…

Alzheimer's or Dementia patients often deal with are anger, sadness, and confusion. Even if you are aware of the medical diagnosis of your loved one, dealing with the mood swings, agitation, repetitive questions could get…

For about three months now, the world has been struggling to respond to the rapid spread of the novel coronavirus, also known as COVID-19, now designated a pandemic by the World Health Organization. As has…

For quite some time we’ve been pondering upon memory care living and dementia care. In July 2019, there was a flurry of excitement in the news media over the results of a recently completed study,…

Alfredhouse personal home care explores about Dementia care services  and investigates about Alzheimer’s. Find out more in the article below. For nearly half a century now, researchers and pharmaceutical companies have been engaged in what…

Alfredhouse Assisted living care shares with you the ultimate mantra for dementia care! If you are in your 50s or older and have high blood pressure, you might want to consider bringing your systolic blood…

While the corona crisis has become a global concern, it is a matter of fact that people over 60, and especially over 80, are predominantly susceptible to the fatal disease. As per the statistics, the…

Sounds bizarre, but, for some time now, scientists have been aware of the connection between poor oral health and Dementia Care. Long-term studies have revealed that those who suffer from chronic periodontitis (gum disease) are…

Music is therapeutic, and what better than the calming effect of music forming an eternal part of personal home care! Alfred House Elder Care Assisted Living explains more about the same in our recent blog-…

For quite some time we’ve been pondering upon Memory care living and Dementia care. In July 2019, there was a flurry of excitement in the news media over the results of a recently completed study,…

We, at Alfredhouse Assisted Living Care understand that winter is a vulnerable time for the elderly people, especially when dementia is involved. Statistics over the last several years reflect that those over the age of…

Alfredhouse assisted living care shares with you the ultimate mantra for Dementia Care! If you are in your 50s or older and have high blood pressure, you might want to consider bringing your systolic blood…

We all have heard that we might do without water or air, but if sleep deprived, we won’t be able to survive. That’s how important sleep is to anyone. As a matter of fact, the…

CCRC or Life Plan communities offer varied opportunities for healthy active seniors who wish to remain active and involved in a close communal setting with their age group. These communities offer many amenities like fitness…

For at least a decade, now, researchers have been studying the connection between coffee consumption and neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s. Since attempts to find a drug-based cure for dementia care have not…

In the wake of catastrophic devastation caused by recurring natural disasters like Hurricane Harvey, Jose and Irma, it is appropriate that we take a moment to reflect on the effect that hurricanes and other natural…

Over the past few months, we have been looking at various therapies for dealing with the effects of the age-related decline in mental functions often seen in the elderly. Each therapy we have explored has…

Skin is the body’s largest organ. It is richly endowed with billions of highly sensitive touch receptors, nerve endings that pick up signals from the skin’s surface and send them for processing to various parts…

Music has been called “the language of the soul,” and it is no wonder, then, that it is one of humanity’s earliest cultural achievements, perhaps even predating articulate spoken language. Clearly, humans very early on…

Fragrance is perhaps one of nature’s greatest gifts to humanity. From earliest times, humans have delighted in the scents of flowers and other aromatic plants and have surrounded their dwellings with gardens, recognizing the soothing,…

Alfreadhouse Assisted Living introduces ‘Hydrotherapy’ onto our array of senior home care services. Read on to delve deeper and gain insights. Hydrotherapy is among the oldest of humanity’s healing methods, going back to the Ancient…

Dignity is one of the cornerstones of the AlfredHouse philosophy. I learned at an early age from my grandmother who cared for the most vulnerable and frail in our community to always protect the dignity…

February 14th, the day in remembrance of Valentinus, a wealthy Roman who died on this day in the 3rd century C.E., is the day the world celebrates lovers, with boxes of chocolates and red roses…

For many people, the start of a new year is a time for reflection, for looking back on the year that has just gone by and looking forward to the year ahead. In fact, the…

Ask any random group of people what their favorite time of the year is and it’s a pretty good bet that they will say it’s the holiday season. More songs have been written, more stories…

Should the elderly be given a soft toy for comfort? The AlfredHouse philosophy of caregiving is to ensure every resident is afforded comfort, dignity and peace. Comfort being at the heart of our actions. Each individual…

It is with great pleasure to keep you abreast of the progress of the newest and 10th boutique assisted living residence of AlfredHouse, Symphony House at 6020 Needwood Drive, Derwood, Maryland, 20855 Symphony House will be an innovative…

Dementia Care at AlfredHouse Dementia care at AlfredHouse Assisted Living always includes a thoughtful conversation with families. This deeply personal experience at AlfredHouse was recently featured in a Washington Post article on “How dementia makes…