What to Do When a Parent with Dementia Won’t Take Medication
What to do when a parent with dementia refuses medication. Learn why it happens and how professional support can help.
“I Promised I’d Never Put Them in a Home:” What That Promise Means for Families in Daytona Beach
Did you promise to never put your parent in a home. Learn how RN supervised in home dementia care in Daytona Beach preserves dignity, increases safety, and adapts as needs change.
When Dementia Changes Personality: What Families in Daytona Beach Should Expect
Personality changes in dementia can be heartbreaking. Learn why they happen and how families in Daytona Beach can respond with confidence and support.
Long-Distance Caregiving: How Out of State Families Can Support Aging Parents in Daytona Beach
Long-distance caregiving for parents in Daytona Beach? Learn how home care for parents in Florida helps families stay connected and seniors stay safe at home.
How Home Care Helps Seniors Stay Safe at Home in Daytona Beach
Looking for a trusted home care agency in Daytona Beach? Learn what sets RN-supervised, licensed home care in Volusia County apart and how Onyx Home Care supports families.
How to Make Your Home More Dementia-Friendly: Practical Tips
Creating a dementia-friendly home goes beyond safety—it’s about making the environment comfortable, engaging, and soothing. Sensory experiences play a crucial role in maintaining well-being for dementia patients, as familiar sights, sounds, smells, and textures can reduce anxiety and foster a sense of calm.
Dining with Dignity: Practical Tips for Feeding Dementia Patients
Living with dementia poses unique challenges, not only for the individual diagnosed with the condition but also for their caregivers and loved ones. However, by making simple environmental adjustments, it's possible to create a more supportive and dementia-friendly space that enhances quality of life and promotes well-being. In this article, we'll explore practical tips and adjustments that can be implemented to create a dementia-friendly environment, fostering comfort, safety, and independence for those living with dementia.
Does Mom need to be in a memory care facility?
Are you caring for a loved one with dementia or Alzheimer's? Dementia patients experience big changes in mood and emotion that can be challenging for caregivers. Major physical or emotional changes might be why you landed on this page looking for answers. Memory care, living facilities specializing in dementia care, are just one solution for [...]
Emergency Preparedness Resources from HCAF
Onyx Home Care is a proud member of the HCAF is the Home Care Association of Florida. Below are emergency preparedness resources put together by HCAF. It is critical to start preparing for Hurricane Dorian, now! The storm has been upgraded to a category 3 or greater located somewhere along the Florida East Coast and [...]