Caring for someone with dementia can feel as difficult as trying to wrap your mind around quantum physics. It involves trying to make sense of …Read More
Practical Tips for Caring for Someone With Dementia
November 11, 2022
Category: Dementia
Reduce Anxiety for Seniors With Dementia With These Sensory Activities
September 23, 2022
Swift changes in moods are hallmark symptoms of dementia, and can be hard for family caregivers to work through. One minute you may be enjoying …Read More
Coping with Untrue Accusations When a Senior Has Dementia
July 22, 2022
Just picture having a pleasant afternoon with a family member with dementia, listening to music and working on a puzzle with each other, when out …Read More
Discover the Details About Delirium in Older Adults
February 25, 2022
With its similarities to dementia, delirium can be a baffling condition to understand and manage. Older adults tend to be prone to delirium, so our …Read More
Family Caregiving: 7 Ways a Journal Can Help Keep Track of a Loved One’s Dementia
January 21, 2022
Keeping a journal is growing in popularity, for a variety of reasons. Unlike the “Dear Diary” days of our childhood, it’s much more than simply …Read More
Creating Fun, Calming Holiday Activities for Seniors with Alzheimer’s
December 3, 2021
The restrictions of the COVID pandemic affected last year’s holiday season, forcing many families to be isolated from each other. Fortunately, this season families are …Read More
The Advantages of Physical Exercise for Seniors with Dementia
November 19, 2021
When an older adult has dementia or Alzheimer’s and all of the obstacles that these conditions present, family caregivers need a toolbox full of helpful …Read More
Understanding Vascular Dementia in Your Senior Loved One
August 20, 2021
While there are nearly 5.8 million Americans living with Alzheimer’s, the most common form of dementia, there’s another, lesser-known type of dementia causing cognitive issues …Read More
The Importance of Good Oral Hygiene in a Senior with Alzheimer’s
July 30, 2021
It is among the first things we do each and every morning, as well as one of the last things we do each night, typically …Read More
Caring for a Loved One in the Late Stages of Alzheimer’s: Part 3 of 3
April 23, 2021
Receiving the news that an older family member has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s or dementia is life-changing. Thinking through the various elements and factors associated …Read More