Primary caregivers for people with dementia are often all too familiar with the challenge of trying to take a quiet minute or two alone – …Read More
Category: Alzheimer’s Disease
Do Memory Loss and Hearing Loss Go Hand-in-Hand?
March 24, 2023
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 …Read More
Symptoms That May Mean Alzheimer’s in a Senior Loved One
February 24, 2023
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 …Read More
Expert Tips for Dementia Caregivers
November 11, 2022
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 …Read More
Reducing Dementia Agitation With Sensory Activities
September 23, 2022
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, …Read More
Coping with False Allegations from a Family Member with Alzheimer’s Disease
July 22, 2022
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 …Read More
Fun Activities for Alzheimer’s Patients at Home
March 25, 2022
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 …Read More
The Benefits of Writing a Daily Journal When Caring for a Senior with Dementia
January 21, 2022
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 …Read More
Enjoying the Holidays with Alzheimer’s: Tips for Adapting Holiday Activities
December 3, 2021
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 …Read More
Dementia Caregiving and Non-Verbal Communication
October 8, 2021
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 …Read More