Understanding the Value of Senior Care Journaling for Better Dementia Care
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 to safely share our secrets and dreams. Senior care journaling is a wonderful way to alleviate stress, for example. It allows for creative expression through writing, drawing, even just doodling […]
Holidays with Seniors: Adapting Activities for Loved Ones with Dementia
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 season families can embrace the opportunity to safely gather together once again. While decking the halls and preparing for the holidays with seniors, it is vital to include adaptations to […]
The Many Positive Effects of Exercise for Seniors with Dementia
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. Of all the creative techniques care providers can use to aid in making life as safe, comfortable, and meaningful as possible, there is one very effective strategy that could be […]
Make Alzheimer’s Caregiving Easier with These Non-Verbal Communication Tips
Communication can be a lot more than simply the words we say to one another. A grin, gesture, or touch can communicate volumes. As dementia progresses in a loved one, it may well become necessary to experiment with different techniques to stay connected. If you’re unsure where you can start, try these tips: Body Language […]
Understanding the Eye Issues Caused by Alzheimer’s Disease
The intricate steps that make it possible for us to see are incredible. In the blink of an eye, our brains can easily take information sent from our environment, interpret that information along with feedback from our other senses, thoughts, and experiences, and then formulate an understanding of that data which will make us aware […]
Understanding the Symptoms and Signs of Vascular Dementia in Seniors
With more than 5.8 million Americans diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, it is one of the most common forms of dementia. However, there’s another, less familiar type of dementia causing cognitive issues in seniors: vascular dementia. Knowing the risk factors, symptoms and signs of vascular dementia, along with the unique attributes that set it apart from […]
Helpful Tips to Manage Oral Care in a Senior with Alzheimer’s
It is one of the first things we do each morning, as well as one of the final things we do every night, typically on autopilot without giving it an additional thought. Yet it actually is a complex process comprised of multiple steps, making this seemingly easy task quite a challenge for a person with […]
Symptoms of Late Stage Dementia and Care Tips to Help: Part 3 of 3
Receiving the news that your older family member has been diagnosed with dementia is life-changing. Thinking through the many different elements and aspects associated with the disease and its impact, both now and the future, can be overwhelming. In this three-part series, we have explored the early, middle and later stages of dementia, explaining the […]
Middle Stages of Alzheimer’s Symptoms: Caring for a Loved One Part 2 of 3
Receiving the news that a senior loved one has been diagnosed with dementia is life-changing. Thinking through the many different facets and factors associated with the disease as well as its effects, both currently and in the future, may be overwhelming. In this three-part series, we will explore the early, middle and later stages of […]
Early Stage Dementia Diagnosis: Caring for a Loved One: Part 1 of 3
Receiving the news that an older family member has received an early stage dementia diagnosis is life-changing. Thinking through the countless different facets and factors of the disease, both now as well as in the future, can be overwhelming. Over the next few months, this three-part series will take a look at the early, middle […]