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 …Read More
The Benefits of At-Home Professional Dementia Caregivers
October 30, 2020
Category: Alzheimer’s Disease
Aging in Place Modifications to Create a Dementia-Friendly Home
August 21, 2020
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 …Read More
Vacation Safety When Traveling with a Loved One Who Has Alzheimer’s
May 21, 2020
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 …Read More
Older Adults with Dementia Benefit from Therapeutic Reminiscence
January 17, 2020
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 …Read More
Decrease Agitation with Dementia Patients Using These Expert Holiday Tips
November 20, 2019
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 …Read More
Dealing With Dementia During the Halloween Season: Tips to Overcome the Challenges
October 25, 2019
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 …Read More
Activities to Promote Wellbeing for Seniors with Alzheimer’s or Dementia
September 10, 2019
Seeking purpose, meaning, and joy in the world all around us is extremely important for our wellbeing, and that does not change when a cherished …Read More
Seniors Diagnosed with Alzheimer’s or Dementia Benefit from the MAP Approach: Music, Art, and Pets
August 16, 2019
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 …Read More
When Alzheimer’s Gets Physical: Effective Tips to Diffuse and Redirect
January 24, 2019
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 …Read More
Hearts at Home Shares the Best Activities to Reduce Agitation in Dementia
January 10, 2019
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 …Read More