Top Strategies for Alzheimer’s Visits
A diagnosis of Alzheimer’s may also mean a diagnosis for loneliness. Though remaining social remains critically important for individuals with Alzheimer’s disease, multiple factors can lead to an increase in isolation, including: Symptoms of the disease that make it challenging to communicate effectively Discomfort on the part of friends and family who are unsure what […]
Top Tips to Help a Senior With Dementia Maintain Independence
If you’re caring for someone with dementia, you might be inclined to do as much as possible for the person to ease the stress of even the most basic daily tasks. Independent living and dementia may even seem like polar opposites. However, most of us have a natural need to safeguard self-reliance and the freedom […]
Dementia Shadowing: What It Is and How Home Care Can Help
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 – to get a quick shower, step into the other room, or even use the bathroom. Those diagnosed with dementia can suffer from enhanced fear when a family caregiver is […]
Tough Questions: Can Hearing Loss Cause Dementia?
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 she believes you’re talking too quietly. Some degree of hearing loss is common in older loved ones, and definitely requires staying on top of through regular hearing screenings. But there […]
8 Signs That May Mean Dementia in a Loved One
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. She keeps losing her car keys. Occasionally she repeats herself. Is it Alzheimer’s disease? Currently, more than 6.5 million people age 65 and older are battling the disease, therefore it’s […]
Reduce Anxiety With Sensory Activities for Dementia
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 enjoying a pleasant activity together, when apparently out of nowhere, the person’s countenance darkens. It’s possible to then find yourself walking on eggshells while you cautiously attempt to resolve a […]
Alzheimer’s Disease Behaviors: How to Deal with False Allegations
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 the person’s mood darkens. When you innocently ask what’s wrong, you get a sharp and surprising response: “I know you stole my necklace! Why would you do that to me?” […]
Tips for Creating Engaging Activities for Dementia Patients
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 feeling doesn’t go away because of a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease, although it may require some imagination to attain. As a matter of fact, stimulating and rewarding activities for dementia […]
Delirium Facts for Seniors and Family Caregivers
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 aging care experts have compiled the following delirium facts and information to help you recognize and respond accordingly in the event that you suspect it in someone you love. Facts […]
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 […]