Meaningful Connections: Advice for Friends and Family of People With Dementia
A diagnosis of Alzheimer’s can also mean a diagnosis for loneliness. Though remaining social continues to be vitally important for people with dementia, a variety of factors can cause an increase in isolation, such as: The need to discontinue driving Discomfort on the part of friends and family who are unsure what to say (or […]
Activities That Improve Self-Esteem in Dementia Patients
What gets you up out of bed each day? Most of us have an extensive to-do list that propels us to get the day started. However much we might like to keep hitting the snooze button, having a sense of purpose is crucial to our wellbeing. That’s true for a person with dementia too. When […]
Adapt Activities for Dementia Patients to Enhance Independence
If you are caring for someone with Alzheimer’s disease, you could be inclined to do whatever you can for the person to help relieve the strain of even the most basic everyday tasks. Independent living and dementia may even seem like polar opposites. However, all of us have an inherent need to preserve independence and […]
Alzheimer’s and Fear of Being Alone: Coping With Shadowing
Primary caregivers for people with dementia are often all too familiar with the challenge of trying to take a quiet minute or two alone – to get a quick shower, step into the other room, or even use the bathroom. That’s because Alzheimer’s and fear of being alone often go hand-in-hand. Those diagnosed with Alzheimer’s […]
Do Memory Loss and Hearing Loss Go Hand-in-Hand?
When checking in on Mom, you find the TV is blaring, and she is asking you to repeat what you’ve just said, or to speak up because she thinks you’re mumbling. Some amount of hearing loss is definitely typical in seniors, and requires staying on top of through routine hearing tests. But there’s an additional […]
Symptoms That May Mean Alzheimer’s in a Senior Loved One
You cannot quite put your finger on it, but you have started to observe some differences in Mom’s habits lately. She is somewhat more forgetful than before. She keeps losing her car keys. Often, she repeats herself. Are you facing Alzheimer’s in a senior loved one? Currently, over 6.5 million seniors age 65 and older are […]
Expert Tips for Dementia Caregivers
Providing care for someone with dementia can feel as complicated as trying to wrap your mind around quantum physics. It involves attempting to make sense of what appears nonsensical, and reacting in ways that seem illogical to everything you have understood up to now. Yet when dementia caregivers have some basic tools in their Alzheimer’s […]
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 […]
Coping with False Allegations from a Family Member with Alzheimer’s Disease
Imagine having a nice afternoon with a family member with dementia, listening to music and working on a puzzle together, when suddenly the person’s mood darkens. When you innocently ask what is wrong, you get a sharp and unexpected reply: “I know you stole money from me! How could you do that to me?” If […]
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 […]