The Benefits of At-Home Professional Dementia Caregivers
Receiving a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease or other type of dementia for a senior you love is heartbreaking, and can instantly produce a number of concerns and questions. What will life be like for my senior loved one? How will the condition affect daily functioning and behaviors? Where will she or he live? And how […]
Aging in Place Modifications to Create a Dementia-Friendly Home
The daily dilemmas of providing care for a senior loved one with dementia are constantly changing. Today, the difficulty could be frustration due to the lack of ability to communicate effectively. Next week, it may be wandering and attempting to go “home.” There can be sleepless nights if sundowning is a factor, or aggressive actions […]
Senior Vacation Safety Tips When Traveling with a Loved One Who Has Alzheimer’s
After spending a substantial amount of time in social distancing and isolation, this summer may lead you more than normal to want to travel to visit relatives, or to simply experience a change of scenery, plus some pleasant activities. And if you provide care for a family member with Alzheimer’s in Kansas City or the nearby […]
Older Adults with Dementia Benefit from Therapeutic Reminiscence
Memories…every day we’re creating new ones, but there is something specifically heartwarming about revisiting those from long ago. And for a senior loved one with Alzheimer’s or other form of dementia, with a minimized capability to retain short-term memories, those from years past are all the more valuable. In fact, therapeutic reminiscence is becoming increasingly […]
Decrease Agitation with Dementia Patients Using These Expert Holiday Tips
Decreasing agitation with dementia patients can be difficult 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 family as well as a senior loved one with dementia lies in […]
Dealing With Dementia During the Halloween Season: Tips to Overcome the Challenges
There’s certainly no age limit in experiencing and enjoying the fun of Halloween! Seniors typically are thrilled by visits from trick-or-treaters, and the opportunity to enjoy fall treats and fun decorations. Nonetheless, if a loved one is dealing with dementia, certain components of the Halloween season could be downright distressing. Suddenly, there are unexpected surprises, […]
Activities to Promote Wellbeing for Seniors with Alzheimer’s or Dementia
Seeking purpose, meaning, and joy in the world all around us is extremely important for our wellbeing. For seniors with Alzheimer’s in Overland Park or one of the surrounding communities, that does not change even after a diagnosis of dementia. However, continuing to remain involved with hobbies and interests can become challenging, given that it’s […]
Seniors Diagnosed with Alzheimer’s or Dementia Benefit from the MAP Approach: Music, Art, and Pets
As with many aspects of life, some innovation goes a long way with regards to providing care for a senior with Alzheimer’s disease. At Hearts at Home In-Home Care, a provider of help for seniors with Alzheimer’s in Kansas City and the surrounding areas, we understand fully how challenging it may be to meet the […]
When Alzheimer’s Gets Physical: Effective Tips to Diffuse and Redirect
Of the myriad of daunting behaviors that tend to manifest in individuals with Alzheimer’s disease, perhaps the most perplexing is physical violence. Even a previously mild-mannered senior can be prone to outbursts, especially in the more advanced stages of the disease, caused by several of factors: decreased self-control and inhibition, mental distress, physical pain or […]
Hearts at Home Shares the Best Activities to Reduce Agitation in Dementia
When a family member is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s or another type of progressive dementia, daily life can feel as though it’s a puzzle to be figured out. Considering that there are different stages of the disease, it’s not uncommon to come up with an assortment of activities that are soothing and enjoyable for the older […]