Primary caregivers for a person with dementia are usually all too familiar with the challenge of trying to take a peaceful moment or two alone …Read More
Category: Dementia
Tough Questions: Can Hearing Loss Cause Dementia?
March 24, 2023
When visiting with Mom, you observe the TV is blaring, and she’s asking you to repeat everything you say, or even to speak up because …Read More
8 Signs That May Mean Dementia in a Loved One
February 24, 2023
You cannot quite put your finger on it, but you’ve started to detect some differences in Mom’s conduct lately. She is more forgetful than before. …Read More
Reduce Anxiety With Sensory Activities for Dementia
September 23, 2022
Swift changes in moods are characteristic signs of dementia, and can be very hard for family care providers to navigate. One minute you may be …Read More
Alzheimer’s Disease Behaviors: How to Deal with False Allegations
July 22, 2022
Just imagine having a nice afternoon with a loved one with dementia, listening to music and working on a puzzle with each other, when suddenly …Read More
Tips for Creating Engaging Activities for Dementia Patients
March 25, 2022
Remaining active and involved in meaningful interests is vital for our mental health. Every one of us needs to feel both successful and needed. This …Read More
Delirium Facts for Seniors and Family Caregivers
February 28, 2022
Along with its parallels to dementia, delirium is often a complicated condition to diagnose and treat. Seniors are particularly at risk of delirium, so our …Read More
Understanding the Value of Senior Care Journaling for Better Dementia Care
January 21, 2022
Journaling is gaining popularity, for many different reasons. Far from the “Dear Diary” days of our adolescence, it’s so much more than just a method …Read More
Holidays with Seniors: Adapting Activities for Loved Ones with Dementia
December 3, 2021
The limitations of the COVID pandemic had a tremendous impact on last year’s holidays, forcing many families to remain isolated from each other. Fortunately, this …Read More
The Many Positive Effects of Exercise for Seniors with Dementia
November 19, 2021
When an older adult has Alzheimer’s disease and all of the challenges that it involves, family care providers need a toolbox chock-full of helpful strategies. …Read More