When checking in on Mom, you notice the television is blaring, and she’s asking you to repeat everything you say, or even to speak up …Read More
Hearing and Dementia Share Links Seniors Should Know About
March 24, 2023
Category:Dementia Care
8 Changes in Behavior That May Suggest a Loved One Has Alzheimer’s
February 24, 2023
You can’t quite pinpoint it, but you’ve started to notice some changes in behavior in Mom recently. She is a little bit more forgetful than …Read More
Helpful Caregiving Approaches When Dealing With Dementia
November 11, 2022
Dealing with dementia care can feel as challenging as trying to understand quantum physics. It involves trying to make sense of what appears nonsensical, and …Read More
Do-It-Yourself Sensory Exercises Help Create Calm for Those With Dementia
September 23, 2022
Unexplained mood swings are hallmarks of dementia, and can be very tough for family caregivers to work through. One moment you are enjoying a nice …Read More
Coping with Untrue Accusations When Someone You Care About Has Alzheimer’s
July 22, 2022
Just picture having an enjoyable afternoon with a family member with dementia, listening to music and playing a game of cards with each other, when …Read More
Engaging Alzheimer’s Activities for Senior Loved Ones
March 25, 2022
Staying active and involved in meaningful interests and activities is vital for our mental health. All of us need to feel both successful and needed. …Read More
Understand the Details of Delirium in Seniors
February 25, 2022
With its parallels to dementia, delirium is often a baffling problem to identify and manage. Older people are particularly susceptible to delirium, so our senior …Read More
Top Tips for Journaling for Family Caregivers of Seniors with Dementia
January 21, 2022
Journaling is gaining popularity, for a variety of reasons. Hardly the “Dear Diary” days of our childhood, it is much more than just a means …Read More
Adapting Holiday Activities for Those with Dementia
December 3, 2021
The restrictions associated with the COVID pandemic impacted last year’s holidays, forcing many families to remain isolated from one another. Fortunately, this season families are …Read More
Physical Activity and Dementia: Help Keep Senior Loved Ones Moving
November 19, 2021
When an older adult has dementia or Alzheimer’s and all of the challenges these diagnoses involve, family care providers need a toolbox full of helpful …Read More