Do You Know the Impact of Dementia on All Five Senses?
For most people, the first symptoms that come to mind when thinking of dementia are memory loss and other signs of cognitive decline. Cognitive decline
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For most people, the first symptoms that come to mind when thinking of dementia are memory loss and other signs of cognitive decline. Cognitive decline
It goes without saying, but Alzheimer’s is very unpredictable. It can transform a person’s personality, mood, and behaviors in the blink of an eye.
It would be great if there was a manual with details on what to expect from each stage for a senior living with Alzheimer’s.
As you provide care for a senior with Alzheimer’s, it’s important to keep in mind that you ARE more than capable, you ARE doing
You’ve been caring for Mom since her dementia diagnosis. You’ve been working through many of the challenging symptoms. Yet one day, she looks at
Creativity, flexibility, and a healthy dose of lighthearted fun are among the top ingredients to a healthy and effective dementia care strategy. It stands to
Have you ever woken up from a dream feeling totally confused? The dream seemed so real, and it takes a few minutes to regain your
Wandering. Pacing. Fidgeting. When you begin to see these signs in someone you love with dementia, it’s time to take action before they escalate
If there’s one thing that connects us all, it is food! Think about how many precious memories have been made over the years that
Remember learning the order of the colors of the rainbow in elementary school? A number of us were introduced to Roy G. Biv to
Are you finding the need to turn the TV up louder for a senior you love? Talking more loudly? Repeating points the senior missed
“You can make it, but it’s easier if you don’t have to do it alone.” – Betty Ford We all realize that no one
Memory loss and dementia may seem synonymous. Yet it’s important to realize that long-term memory often remains intact long into the progression of the disease.
In an ideal world, our family relationships would all be positive and helpful. We would manage transitional times cooperatively, smoothly, and with virtually no disagreement.
There has been an assumption that once someone received a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease or another form of progressive dementia, the only option was nursing