There is no such thing as a “typical day” for someone with dementia – or, for the individual caring for them. The person may abruptly go …Read More
How to Fight Stress When Caring for Seniors With Dementia
April 22, 2022
Category: Caregiver Tips
What Are the Signs of a UTI in Seniors?
April 15, 2022
Irritation. Burning. An urgent need to use the bathroom. If you have ever endured the misfortune of suffering from a urinary tract infection (UTI), you …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
Learn How to Care for Senior Parents with Help from Siblings
March 18, 2022
As the saying goes, many hands make light work, and that is certainly true with regards to care for senior parents. If you and your …Read More
Learn the Details About Delirium in Seniors
February 25, 2022
With its similarities to dementia, delirium is often a confusing condition to understand and manage. Older adults tend to be vulnerable to delirium, so our …Read More
What to Do About Depression Among Seniors
January 28, 2022
After spending time with family members and revisiting treasured traditions and memories throughout the holidays, it is typical for a feeling of wistfulness and sadness …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
How to Prepare for Taking on the Role of Family Care Provider
December 10, 2021
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 …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
Keep Loved Ones Active with These Exercises for Dementia
November 19, 2021
When a senior has Alzheimer’s disease and all of the issues that it involves, family care providers need a toolbox full of helpful strategies. Of …Read More