Keeping a Senior Care Journal Can Change Dementia Care for the Better
Journaling is growing in popularity, for a variety of reasons. Hardly the “Dear Diary” days of our childhood, it’s much more than simply a way to safely express our dreams and secrets. Writing in a journal is a wonderful way to alleviate anxiety, for instance. It allows for creative expression through writing, drawing, even just […]
Top Tips for Modifying Holiday Activities for Seniors with Alzheimer’s
The restrictions of the COVID pandemic greatly affected last year’s holiday season, leaving many families isolated from one another. Fortunately, this year families are able to embrace the opportunity to safely gather together again. While decking the halls and getting ready for visits with family members, modifying holiday activities for seniors with Alzheimer’s is critical to […]
Tips for Communicating with a Loved One with Dementia
Communication can be far more than just the words we say to one another. A smile, gesture, or touch can speak volumes. As dementia progresses in a senior, it might become essential to try out various methods to stay connected. If you’re not sure where you should start, try these tips for communication: Body Positioning […]
Can You See Me Now? Alzheimer’s and Eye Problems
The intricate steps connected to making it possible for us to see are fascinating. In the blink of an eye, our brains are able to take data sent from our environment, decipher that information based on input from our other thoughts, senses, and experiences, and then formulate an understanding of that data to help make […]
Top Tips for Maintaining Proper Oral Hygiene in a Senior with Dementia
It is one of the first things we do every morning, and one of the last things we do every night, typically on autopilot without giving it a second thought. Yet it actually is a complicated process composed of multiple steps, making this seemingly simple task quite a challenge for a person with dementia. Proper […]
Late Stages of Dementia: Symptoms and Care Needs, Part 3 of 3
Receiving the news that a senior family member has been diagnosed with dementia is life-altering. Thinking through the various facets and aspects of the disease and its particular impact, both now and in the long term, can be overwhelming. In this three-part series, we’ve covered the early, middle and later stages of dementia, detailing the […]
Characteristics of Middle Stage Alzheimer’s: What Caregivers Can Expect, Part 2 of 3
Receiving the news that an older family member has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s is life-altering. Thinking through the many different facets and factors associated with the disease as well as its impact, both presently and in the future, can be overwhelming. In this three-part series, we will examine the early, middle and later stages of […]
Caring for a Loved One Following an Early Stage Alzheimer’s Diagnosis: Part 1 of 3
Receiving the news that an older family member has been given an early stage Alzheimer’s diagnosis is life-changing. Thinking through the various aspects and factors associated with the disease, both now as well as in the long run, might be overwhelming. In this three-part series, over the coming months we’ll explore the early, middle and later […]
Top Tips for Minimizing the Effects of Sundowning with Alzheimer’s
As the sun begins to set, most of us can relax after a long day and plan for a quiet evening to unwind – unless of course you’re providing care for a loved one with dementia. Sundowning, or sundown syndrome, is a frequent occurrence in Alzheimer’s disease along with other types of dementia, and can […]
The Benefits of Professional Dementia Care at Home
Receiving a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease or another type of dementia for a senior you love is heartbreaking, and can immediately bring about a number of questions and concerns. What will life be like for my loved one? How will the disease impact daily behaviors and functioning? Where will he or she live? And how […]