Dementia caregiving can feel as challenging as trying to wrap your mind around quantum physics. It entails attempting to make sense of what appears nonsensical, …Read More
Dementia Caregiving: Practical Tips for Family Caregivers
November 11, 2022
Category: Dementia Care
Tips for Sensory Stimulation for Dementia Patients
September 23, 2022
Swift changes in moods are hallmark signs and symptoms of dementia, and can be very hard for family caregivers to navigate. One moment you are …Read More
How to Deal with False Accusations from an Older Loved One With Dementia
July 22, 2022
Imagine having a lovely afternoon with an older loved one with dementia, listening to music and playing a game of cards with each other, when …Read More
Activities to Keep People with Alzheimer’s Engaged and Happy
March 25, 2022
Continuing to be active and involved in meaningful pursuits is incredibly important for our mental health. We all need to feel both needed and successful. …Read More
The Many Benefits of Keeping a Care Journal
January 21, 2022
Keeping a journal is growing in popularity, for a variety of reasons. Far from the “Dear Diary” days of our adolescent years, it is much …Read More
Modifying Activities for Happier Holidays for Older Adults with Alzheimer’s
December 3, 2021
The constraints of the COVID pandemic impacted last year’s holiday season, leaving many families isolated from one another. Fortunately, this year families are able to …Read More
Non-Verbal Communication Tips for Dementia Caregivers
October 8, 2021
Communication can be so much more than simply the spoken word. A grin, gesture, or touch can communicate a great deal. As dementia progresses in …Read More
Common Vision Problems Caused by Dementia
September 17, 2021
The intricate, detailed steps connected to making it possible for us to see are incredible. In the blink of an eye, our brains are able …Read More
Tips for Managing Healthy Teeth and Gums in a Senior with Alzheimer’s
July 30, 2021
It is one of the first things we do in the morning, as well as one of the final things we do each night, usually …Read More
Care Tips for Symptoms of Late Stage Alzheimer’s: Part 3 of 3
April 23, 2021
Receiving the news that a loved one has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s is life-changing. Thinking through the numerous elements and aspects of the disease as …Read More