When checking in on Mom, you find the TV is blaring, and she is asking you to repeat what you’ve just said, or even to …Read More
Category: Alzheimer’s & Dementia Care
Is It Alzheimer’s? 8 Behaviors to Watch For
February 24, 2023
You can’t quite pinpoint it, but you’ve begun to detect some changes in Mom’s behaviors recently. She’s a bit more forgetful than before. She keeps …Read More
Practical Strategies for Caring for a Parent With Dementia
November 11, 2022
Caring for a parent with dementia can feel as frustrating as trying to wrap your mind around quantum physics. It involves attempting to make sense …Read More
Do-It-Yourself Sensory Activities to Help Minimize Agitation in Dementia
September 23, 2022
Swift changes in moods are characteristic outward indications of dementia, and can be extremely difficult for family caregivers to work through. One minute you may …Read More
How to Deal with False Claims from a Loved One Who Has Dementia
July 22, 2022
Envision having an enjoyable afternoon with a loved one with dementia, listening to music and playing a game of cards together, when out of the …Read More
Meaningful Activities for Alzheimer’s Patients
March 25, 2022
Continuing to be active and involved in meaningful pursuits is crucial for our mental health. Most of us need to feel both successful and needed. …Read More
Caregiver Journaling: 7 Things to Document for a Loved One with Alzheimer’s
January 21, 2022
Keeping a journal is growing in popularity, for a number of reasons. Hardly the “Dear Diary” days of our adolescence, it’s so much more than …Read More
Top Strategies for Adapting Holiday Activities for Seniors with Alzheimer’s
December 3, 2021
The constraints of the COVID pandemic wreaked havoc on last year’s holiday season, leaving many families isolated from one another. Fortunately, this season families are …Read More
Non-Verbal Communication Tips for Dementia Caregivers
October 8, 2021
Communication can be so much more than spoken words. A grin, gesture, or touch can communicate a great deal, too. As dementia progresses in a …Read More
The Impact of Alzheimer’s Disease on Eyesight
September 17, 2021
The intricate, comprehensive steps involved in making it possible for us to see are incredible. In the blink of an eye, our brains can take …Read More