When checking in on Mom, you find the TV is blaring, and she keeps asking you to repeat what you’ve just said, or even to …Read More
Alzheimer’s and Loss of Hearing: Is There a Link?
March 24, 2023
Category: Dementia
Understanding 8 Possible Alzheimer’s Behaviors
February 24, 2023
You can’t quite put your finger on it, but you have started to notice some changes in Mom’s behaviors recently. She’s a bit more forgetful …Read More
Is It Anhedonia? What to Do When an Older Loved One Is Struggling.
January 27, 2023
Following the busyness of the holidays, it is not unusual for the winter gloom to emerge. Yet what may appear at first glance to be …Read More
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
What Is Delirium & How Does It Affect Older Adults?
February 25, 2022
With its similarities to dementia, delirium can be a complicated problem to understand and manage. Seniors are especially prone to delirium, so our aging care …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
Understanding the Benefits of Exercise for Dementia
November 19, 2021
When a loved one has dementia and all of the issues that it encompasses, family care providers need a toolbox chock-full of helpful strategies. Out of …Read More