Sundowning doesn’t happen to everyone living with dementia. But when it does, families often notice it as the day begins to wind down. Sundowning refers to a range of symptoms that tend to appear in the late afternoon [...]
At Golden Harmony, we believe in holistic care, and Ashley Andrews embodies that approach as well as anyone. As one of our two dedicated nurse supervisors, Ashley plays a key role in the lives of [...]
When the first signs of dementia appear, it may be easy to brush them aside simply as signs of aging. Maybe Dad repeats the same story twice in one conversation, or Mom starts misplacing her [...]
Getting up at 6 a.m. Going to bed at 9 p.m. Eating lunch at noon and dinner at 6. We all have our routines. When we’re young, they can change with the wind. Sleeping in [...]
Do you know what to avoid saying when talking to someone with dementia? Everyone knows the feeling of saying the wrong thing. Perhaps your intention was to compliment a friend on her [...]
Contact us to learn more about around-the-clock dementia care. Caring for someone with dementia means attending to an onslaught of changes day and night. As the disease advances, there comes a point [...]
Use these cooking tips for seniors with dementia to help an older adult you love in the kitchen. The kitchen is the heart of the home. As soon as the kids get [...]
Do you know how boredom can affect seniors with dementia? Some things are just made for each other. Macaroni and cheese. Salt and pepper. Peanut butter and jelly. One combination you want [...]
These tips will help you navigate conversation loops in dementia care. Have you ever played your favorite vinyl on a record player? If so, then you know that the needle doesn’t always [...]
Make sure 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 [...]
Do you know the best way to react to a dementia outburst in public? It goes without saying, but Alzheimer's is very unpredictable. It can transform a person's personality, mood, and behaviors [...]
Learn what to do if a senior living with Alzheimer’s experiences a sudden worsening of symptoms. It would be great if there was a manual with details on what to expect from [...]
Let our dementia care team explain the six Rs of dementia care. As you provide care for a senior with Alzheimer’s, it’s important to keep in mind that you ARE more than [...]
Understanding how to navigate a loss of recognition in dementia is important for family caregivers. You’ve been caring for Mom since her dementia diagnosis. You’ve been working through many of the challenging [...]
Improv is an effective and easy-to-implement dementia care strategy. Creativity, flexibility, and a healthy dose of lighthearted fun are among the top ingredients to a healthy and effective dementia care strategy. It stands [...]
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