When checking in on Mom, you notice the TV is blaring, and she is asking you to repeat what you’ve just said, or even to …Read More
Discovering if Hearing Loss Can Lead to Dementia
March 24, 2023
Category: Dementia Care
8 Behaviors That May Indicate a Senior Could Have Dementia
February 24, 2023
You cannot quite pinpoint it, but you’ve started to observe some differences in Mom’s conduct lately. She’s a bit more forgetful than before. She keeps …Read More
Effective Strategies for Dementia Care
November 11, 2022
Caring for a loved one with dementia can feel as frustrating as trying to grasp quantum physics. It entails trying to make sense of what …Read More
Reduce Agitation With These Sensory Dementia Care Activities
September 23, 2022
Unexplained mood swings are hallmark symptoms of dementia, and can be challenging for family caregivers to navigate. One minute you are enjoying a nice activity …Read More
How to Handle Being Unjustly Accused by Someone with Dementia
July 22, 2022
Just picture having a nice afternoon with your family member with dementia, listening to music and playing a game of cards, when out of the …Read More
Fun and Engaging Activities for Seniors with Dementia
March 25, 2022
Remaining active and involved in meaningful interests is vital for our mental health. We all want to feel both successful and needed. This feeling does …Read More
Senior Delirium Causes and Treatments
February 25, 2022
With its similarities to dementia, delirium can be difficult to identify and manage. Older adults are especially at risk of delirium, so our in-home care …Read More
How a Caregiving Journal Can Improve Dementia Care at Home
January 21, 2022
Keeping a journal is growing in popularity, for a variety of reasons. Hardly the “Dear Diary” days of our adolescence, it’s so much more than …Read More
Top Tips for Adapting Holiday Activities for Elderly Individuals with Alzheimer’s
December 3, 2021
The limitations of the COVID pandemic had a tremendous impact on last year’s holiday season, forcing many families to be isolated from each other. Thankfully, …Read More
Staying Active with Dementia Exercises
November 19, 2021
When an older adult has dementia and all of the challenges that it entails, family care providers need a toolbox filled with helpful strategies. Of all …Read More