Receiving a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s or other type of dementia for a senior you love is heartbreaking, and will naturally bring about a number of …Read More
Category: Alzheimer’s & Dementia Care
Alzheimer’s Safety at Home: Modification Tips to Create a Dementia-Friendly Space
August 21, 2020
The day-to-day challenges of providing care for a loved one with Alzheimer’s are continually evolving. Today, the difficulty might be frustration with the lack of …Read More
Alzheimer’s and Safe Travel When a Loved One Has Dementia
May 21, 2020
After spending a considerable amount of time in social distancing and isolation, this summer may lead you even more than normal to want to travel …Read More
Dementia Care: The Benefits of Reminiscence Therapy for Older Adults
January 17, 2020
Memories…every day we are forming new ones, but there’s something really heartwarming about revisiting those from some time ago. And for seniors with Alzheimer’s or …Read More
Tips on Reducing Alzheimer’s Agitation During the Holidays
November 20, 2019
Reducing Alzheimer’s agitation is daunting on any given day, but add in disruptions to routine, extra visitors, decorations, and noise, and you may just have …Read More
Alzheimer’s Disease Symptoms: How Halloween Can Bring About Increased Confusion and Agitation
October 25, 2019
There’s certainly no age limit in experiencing the excitement of Halloween! Older adults generally are thrilled by visits from trick-or-treaters, and also the chance to …Read More
Activities for People with Alzheimer’s Disease Designed to Increase Wellbeing
September 10, 2019
Seeking purpose, meaning, and joy in the world all around us is extremely important for our wellbeing, and that doesn’t change when a loved one …Read More
Dementia Care Can Include a MAP: Music, Art and Pet Therapy to Reduce Agitation
August 16, 2019
Like many aspects in life, just a little innovation goes a long way with regards to providing care for someone with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease. …Read More
How to Respond When a Senior With Alzheimer’s Gets Physical
January 25, 2019
Of the many challenging behaviors that may arise in older adults with Alzheimer’s disease, perhaps the most daunting is physical violence. Even a formerly mild-mannered …Read More
Reduce Dementia Agitation and Distress with These Activities
January 10, 2019
After a senior loved one is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or another kind of progressive dementia, daily life can seem like a riddle to be …Read More