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
Category: Dementia
Caring for a Loved One in the Middle Stages of Alzheimer’s: Part 2 of 3
March 19, 2021
Getting the news that an older family member has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s is life-altering. Thinking through the many different factors and facets associated with …Read More
Caring for a Loved One in the First Stages of Dementia: Part 1 of 3
February 19, 2021
Receiving the news that an older loved one has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease is life-changing. Thinking through the many different facets and factors of …Read More
Sundowning in Dementia Patients: Top Tips for Minimizing These Behaviors
January 29, 2021
As the sun begins to set, the majority of us can relax after a long day and prepare for a peaceful evening to unwind – …Read More
The Benefits of Professional In-Home Caregivers for Seniors with Dementia
October 30, 2020
Receiving a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia for someone you love is heartbreaking, and will lead to a number of concerns …Read More
Home Modification for a Family Member With Alzheimer’s
August 21, 2020
The day-to-day challenges of providing care for a family member with Alzheimer’s are continually evolving. Today, the challenge could be frustration with the lack of …Read More
Vacation Safety Tips for Traveling When a Loved One Has Alzheimer’s
May 21, 2020
After spending a substantial amount of time in social distancing and isolation, this summer may lead you more than usual to want to journey to …Read More
How Reminiscence Benefits an Older Adult with a Dementia Diagnosis
January 17, 2020
Memories…each and every day we are creating new ones, but there is something really heartwarming about revisiting those from long ago. For a senior loved …Read More
Creating a Safe and Comforting Holiday Season for Those with Dementia
November 20, 2019
Coping with dementia is challenging on any given day, but add in the disruptions to routine, increased visitors, decorations, and noise of the holidays, and …Read More
Dementia and Halloween: The Specific Challenges and Steps to Overcome Them
October 25, 2019
There is certainly no age limit in experiencing and enjoying the fun of Halloween! Seniors generally are thrilled by visits from trick-or-treaters, along with the …Read More