Communication can be more than just the words we say to one another. A grin, gesture, or touch can communicate a great deal. As dementia …Read More
Category:Dementia Care
Common Eye Problems Associated with Alzheimer’s
September 17, 2021
The elaborate, detailed steps that make it possible for us to see are remarkable. In the blink of an eye, our brains can take transmitted …Read More
It’s Not Alzheimer’s: Understanding Vascular Dementia
August 20, 2021
With more than 5.8 million Americans impacted, Alzheimer’s is by far, the most common form of dementia. However, there is another, less familiar type of …Read More
The Importance of Dental Care for Older Adults with Dementia
July 30, 2021
It is among the first things we do in the morning, and one of the last things we do each night, typically on autopilot without …Read More
Late Stage Alzheimer’s Symptoms and Care Tips: Part 3 of 3
April 23, 2021
Getting the news that a senior loved one has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s is life-changing. Thinking through the many different facets and aspects associated with …Read More
Care Strategies for the Middle Stages of Dementia: Part 2 of 3
March 19, 2021
Getting the news that a senior family member has been diagnosed with dementia is life-changing. Thinking through the many different facets and factors associated with …Read More
Caring for a Loved One in the Early Stages of Dementia: Part 1 of 3
February 19, 2021
Receiving the news that an older family member has been diagnosed with the early stages of dementia is life-changing. Thinking through the various aspects and …Read More
Top Tips for Minimizing Sundowning in the Elderly with Dementia
January 29, 2021
As the sun begins to set, many of us can relax after a long day and prepare for a peaceful evening to unwind – unless …Read More
Caring for Someone with Dementia: How Respite Care Can Help
October 30, 2020
Getting a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease or other form of dementia for a family member you love is heartbreaking, and will immediately result in a …Read More
Safety at Home: Modification Tips to Create a Dementia-Friendly Space
August 21, 2020
The day-to-day dilemmas of providing care for someone you care about with dementia are constantly changing. Today, the challenge may be frustration with the lack …Read More