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 […]
Home Modification Tips to Increase Safety for Dementia Patients
The day-to-day challenges of providing care for a senior with dementia are constantly evolving. Today, the difficulty could be frustration with the lack of ability to communicate effectively. Next week, it may be wandering and seeking to go “home.” There can be sleepless nights if sundowning is a factor, or aggressive words and actions which […]
Dementia Safety Tips When Traveling with a Loved One
After spending a considerable amount of time in social distancing and isolation, this summer may lead you even more than normal to want to go to visit family, or even to simply encounter a change of scenery and some pleasurable activities. And if you provide care for an older adult with Alzheimer’s or dementia, having […]
Dementia Caregivers Help Improve Confidence in Loved Ones Through Reminiscence Therapy
Memories…every day we’re creating new ones, but there is something extremely heartwarming about revisiting those from long ago. And for seniors with Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia, with a diminishing capability to hold short-term memories, those from years past are all the more important. In fact, the use of reminiscence therapy has become more […]
Alzheimer’s and the Holidays: How to Create a Safe and Comforting Season for Your Senior Loved One with Dementia
How can I help my senior loved with dementia enjoy the holidays? Coping with Alzheimer’s disease is difficult on any given day, but add in disruptions to routine, additional visitors, decorations, and noise, and you might just have a recipe for elevated agitation, stress, and discomfort. The answer to a pleasant holiday for your household […]
Seniors with Alzheimer’s Can Find the Halloween Season Challenging. Learn How To Help Them Feel Safe and Secure
There is honestly no age limit in enjoying the excitement of Halloween! Seniors generally are delighted by visits from trick-or-treaters, and the opportunity to experience fall treats and fun decorations. However, for seniors with Alzheimer’s, certain elements of the Halloween season can be downright distressing. Suddenly, there are unanticipated surprises, visitors, and changes to routine, […]
Alzheimer’s Care: Engaging Activities for Seniors
Seeking purpose, meaning, and joy in the world around us is very important for our wellbeing, and that does not change when a parent is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. Nevertheless, continuing to remain engaged in hobbies and interests may become difficult, as it’s not uncommon for people during the early stages of dementia to withdraw […]
Music Therapy, Art and Pets Combine to Help Seniors with Alzheimer’s Disease
Like a number of aspects of life, some innovation goes a long way in regards to providing care for a senior with Alzheimer’s disease. At Home With You Senior Care, we understand how challenging it can be to fulfill the ever-changing needs inherent with dementia; on one day, the senior could feel peaceful and content, […]
Take These Steps When a Senior with Alzheimer’s Gets Physical
Of the various troublesome behaviors that tend to emerge in people with Alzheimer’s disease, perhaps the most daunting is physical violence. Even a formerly calm senior can be at risk of outbursts, specifically in the more advanced stages of the disease, caused by an array of factors: a loss of self-control and inhibition, psychological distress, […]