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 […]
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 […]
Top Tips for How to Manage Sundowning in Dementia
As the sun begins to set, the majority of us can relax after a long day and plan for a quiet evening to unwind – unless of course you’re providing care for someone with dementia. Sundowning, or sundown syndrome, is a frequent occurrence in Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia, and can produce restless, […]
The Benefits of Professional Alzheimer’s Care at Home
Getting a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia in a senior you love is heartbreaking, and can instantly produce numerous questions and concerns. Exactly what will life be like for my loved one? How will the condition impact everyday functioning and behaviors? Where will she or he live? And how can I possibly […]