Reducing Dementia Agitation With Sensory Activities

Swift mood changes are hallmark of dementia, and can be challenging for family caregivers to navigate. One moment you are enjoying a nice activity together, when seemingly out of thin air, the senior’s demeanor shifts. For family caregivers, reducing dementia agitation and mood swings often involves cautiously navigating situations not fully understood. Although it’s beneficial […]

Fun Activities for Alzheimer’s Patients at Home

Keeping active and involved in meaningful pursuits is vital for our mental health. We all need to feel both needed and successful. This feeling does not change because of a diagnosis of dementia, though it might warrant some creativity to attain. In fact, engaging and rewarding activities can lessen challenging symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease such […]

How to Prepare for Taking on the Role of Family Care Provider

It might have started informally, with a bit of help and support here and there. Picking up a couple of things from the supermarket for your aging parent. Dropping off the extra pan of lasagna you made while preparing your own family’s meal. Or simply spending a bit longer visiting to make sure everything is […]