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
Category: Alzheimer’s & Dementia Care
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
Causes, Signs, and Symptoms of Vascular Dementia
August 20, 2021
With more than 5.8 million Americans living with Alzheimer’s, most people are familiar with the signs and symptoms of this form of dementia. However, there’s …Read More
Tips for Managing Dental Care for Seniors with Dementia
July 30, 2021
It is one of the first things we do every morning, as well as one of the final things we do each night, typically on …Read More
Caring for a Senior With Late Stage Alzheimer’s: Part 3 of 3
April 23, 2021
Receiving the news that an older loved one has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s is life-altering. Thinking through the various elements and aspects associated with disease, …Read More
Middle Stage Dementia Symptoms and Care Strategies: Part 2 of 3
March 19, 2021
Receiving the news that an older family member has been diagnosed with dementia is life-altering. Thinking through the many different factors and facets of the …Read More
Caring for a Loved One with Dementia in the Early Stages: Part 1 of 3
February 19, 2021
Receiving the news that an older family member has been diagnosed with dementia is life-altering. Thinking through the various aspects and factors of the disease, …Read More
Top Tips for Minimizing Sundowning in Older Adults with Dementia
January 29, 2021
As the sun begins to set, most of us can relax after a long day and plan for a restful evening to unwind – unless …Read More