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 […]

Exercising with Dementia: Workouts for Seniors

When a loved one has dementia and all of the challenges that it involves, family care providers need a toolbox chock-full of helpful strategies. Out of all the innovative approaches care providers can use to help make life as meaningful, safe, and comfortable as possible, there’s one remarkably effective strategy that may be neglected: exercise. We […]

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 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 […]