May 12, 2023
Primary caregivers for those with Alzheimer’s disease are usually all too familiar with the challenge of trying to take a peaceful moment or two alone …Read More
March 24, 2023
When checking in on Mom, you notice the television is blaring, and she’s asking you to repeat everything you say, or to speak up because …Read More
February 24, 2023
You can’t quite pinpoint it, and yet you’ve started to observe some differences in Mom’s behaviors recently. She is a little bit more forgetful than …Read More
November 11, 2022
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
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
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
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
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
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
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