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
Category: Alzheimer’s & Dementia Care
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
Make Dementia Care Easier with Non-Verbal Communication
October 8, 2021
Communication can be so much more than words. A look, gesture, or touch can communicate volumes. As dementia progresses in a loved one, it may …Read More
How Does Dementia Impact Vision?
September 17, 2021
The complicated, detailed steps related to making it possible for us to see are incredible. In the blink of an eye, our brains can take …Read More
Vascular Dementia and How It Differs from Other Forms of Dementia in Seniors
August 20, 2021
As the most common form of dementia in seniors, Alzheimer’s impacts more than 5.8 million Americans. However, there is another, lesser-known form of dementia causing …Read More
The Importance of Oral Health for Seniors with Alzheimer’s
July 30, 2021
It is among the first things we do each morning, as well as one of the last things we do each night, typically on autopilot …Read More
Caring for a Loved One in the Late Stage of Dementia: Part 3 of 3
April 23, 2021
Getting the news that an older adult family member has been diagnosed with dementia is life-changing. Thinking through the many elements and aspects associated with …Read More
Caring for a Loved One with Middle Stage Dementia: Part 2 of 3
March 19, 2021
Receiving the news that a senior loved one has been diagnosed with dementia is life-altering. Thinking through the many different factors and facets of the …Read More
What to Expect in a Loved One with Early Stage Alzheimer’s: Part 1 of 3
February 19, 2021
Receiving the news that an older family member has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease is life-changing. Thinking through the various aspects and factors associated with the …Read More