Primary caregivers for individuals with dementia are often all too acquainted with the challenge of trying to grab a moment or two alone – to …Read More
Category: Alzheimer’s & Dementia Care
Dementia and Hearing Loss: Is There a Connection?
March 24, 2023
When checking in on Mom, you notice the television is blaring, and she’s asking you to repeat what you’ve just said, or even to speak …Read More
Watch for These Signs That Could Point to Alzheimer’s
February 24, 2023
You cannot quite pinpoint it, but you have begun to observe some changes in Mom’s conduct recently. She’s a bit more forgetful than before. She …Read More
Strategies for Your Dementia Care Toolbox
November 11, 2022
Providing care for a person with Alzheimer’s can feel as difficult as trying to comprehend quantum physics. It entails trying to make sense of what …Read More
Sensory Activities for Seniors With Dementia Help Reduce Agitation
September 23, 2022
Swift changes in moods are hallmark characteristics of dementia, and can be extremely hard for family caregivers to navigate. One moment you might be having …Read More
How to Cope with False Accusations When an Older Loved One Has Dementia
July 22, 2022
Imagine having a fantastic afternoon with your family member with dementia, listening to music and working on a puzzle with each other, when all of …Read More
Tips to Keep Individuals with Alzheimer’s Engaged
March 25, 2022
Remaining active and involved in meaningful interests is very important for our mental health. Every one of us needs to feel both needed and successful. …Read More
Senior Care Journaling: 7 Important Things to Track for a Loved One with Dementia
January 21, 2022
Keeping a journal is growing in popularity, for many different reasons. Far from the “Dear Diary” days of our adolescence, it is so much more …Read More
Making Holiday Activities Festive for Seniors with Alzheimer’s
December 3, 2021
The limitations associated with the COVID pandemic impacted last year’s holiday season, forcing many people to remain isolated from each other. Thankfully, this season families …Read More
Exercise and Dementia: How to Help Loved Ones Stay Active
November 19, 2021
When an older adult has dementia and all of the challenges that it entails, family caregivers need a toolbox full of helpful strategies. Out of all …Read More