The Benefits of Writing a Daily Journal When Caring for a Senior with Dementia
Keeping a journal is growing in popularity, for a number of reasons. Far from the “Dear Diary” days of our adolescence, it’s so much more than simply a way to safely express our secrets and dreams. Journaling is a fantastic way to ease anxiety, for example. It allows for creative expression through writing, drawing, even […]
Enjoying the Holidays with Alzheimer’s: Tips for Adapting Holiday Activities
The limitations associated with the COVID pandemic impacted last year’s holidays, forcing many families to remain isolated from one another. Fortunately, this year families are able to embrace the opportunity to safely gather together once more. While decking the halls and getting ready for visits with your nearest and dearest, it is vital to incorporate […]
Dementia Caregiving and Non-Verbal Communication
Communication can be so much more than just the words we say to one another. A grin, gesture, or touch can communicate volumes. As dementia advances in a loved one, it may become necessary to experiment with various methods to stay connected. If you are unsure where you can start, try these ideas: Body Positioning […]
Alzheimer’s Disease and Vision Issues
The elaborate, complicated steps associated with making it possible for us to see are amazing. In the blink of an eye, our brains can easily take data transmitted from our environment, interpret that data in accordance with feedback from our other thoughts, senses, and experiences and then acquire an understanding of that information which will […]
Vascular Dementia: Understanding A Little-Known Type of Dementia
Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia in the United States, impacting an estimated 5.8 million people. However, there is another, lesser-known type of dementia causing cognitive issues in seniors: vascular dementia. Understanding the symptoms and risk factors, together with the unique attributes that set it apart from Alzheimer’s, is essential to obtaining […]
Care Tips for a Loved One with Late Stage Alzheimer’s Symptoms : Part 3 of 3
Receiving the news that a senior loved one has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease is life-altering. Thinking through the many different facets and aspects associated with the disease as well as its impact, both now and in the future, can be overwhelming. In this three-part series, we’ve outlined the early, middle and late stage Alzheimer’s […]
Care Tips for a Loved One with Late Stage Alzheimer’s Symptoms : Part 3 of 3
Receiving the news that a senior loved one has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease is life-altering. Thinking through the many different facets and aspects associated with the disease as well as its impact, both now and in the future, can be overwhelming. In this three-part series, we’ve outlined the early, middle and late stage Alzheimer’s […]
Caring for a Loved One with Middle Stage Dementia Symptoms: Part 2 of 3
Getting the news that a senior family member has been diagnosed with dementia is life-changing. Thinking through the many different facets and factors associated with the disease as well as its impact, both presently and in the future, may be overwhelming. In this three-part series, we’ll examine the early, middle and later stages of dementia. […]
Early Stage Dementia Caregiving: Part 1 of 3
Receiving the news that an older family member has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s is life-changing. Thinking through the countless different facets and factors associated with the disease, both now as well as in the future, may be overwhelming. In the coming months, this three-part series will examine the early, middle and later stages of dementia. […]
Top Tips for Understanding Sundowning with Alzheimer’s
As the sun starts to set, many of us can relax after a long day and prepare for a quiet evening to unwind – unless you are providing care for someone with dementia. Sundowning, or sundown syndrome, is a frequent occurrence in Alzheimer’s disease along with other forms of dementia, and can bring about restless, […]