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: Cognitive Decline
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
Tips for Recognizing MCI in a Senior Loved One
December 16, 2022
Coming home for the holidays is a wonderful time to make new memories and reminisce together about holidays past. It is also an occasion when …Read More
How At-Home Care Can Help After a Stroke
October 21, 2022
Experiencing a stroke is a scary, unexpected event. The effects can be minor to life-altering, but one thing is clear: follow-up care and help after …Read More
Caring for Seniors with Cognitive Impairment: How Home Care Can Help
June 3, 2022
If you are caring for a senior loved one, you’re fully aware of the range of emotions involved. On one hand, it’s a great honor …Read More
Discover the Facts About Delirium in Seniors
February 25, 2022
With its parallels to dementia, delirium is often a difficult condition to diagnose and manage. Older adults tend to be prone to delirium, so our …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
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
Combat Cognitive Decline in Seniors with These Tips
November 12, 2020
Forgetfulness. Confusion. Disorientation. These as well as other impacts of cognitive decline make life challenging for older adults and people who care for them, and …Read More