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: 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
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
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
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
Top Tips for Minimizing Sundowning in Seniors with Dementia
January 29, 2021
As the sun begins to set, most of us can relax after a long day and prepare for a quiet evening to unwind – unless …Read More