Ease Discomfort With Dementia During Visits With These Tips
A diagnosis of dementia may also mean a diagnosis for loneliness. Though socialization continues to be essential for individuals with Alzheimer’s disease, multiple factors can cause an increase in isolation, such as: The need to discontinue driving Symptoms of the disease that make it challenging to communicate effectively Discomfort on the part of friends and […]
Family Caregiving: How to Overcome Alzheimer’s Shadowing
Primary caregivers for people with dementia are usually all too familiar with the difficulty of trying to take a quiet minute or two alone – to use the bathroom, get a quick shower, or even just walk into another room. Those diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease can experience enhanced fear when a family caregiver is out […]
Discovering if Hearing Loss Can Lead to Dementia
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 speak up because she thinks you are mumbling. Some degree of hearing loss is quite typical in seniors, and definitely requires staying on top of through regular hearing examinations. But […]
8 Behaviors That May Indicate a Senior Could Have Dementia
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 losing her car keys. Sometimes she repeats herself. Is it Alzheimer’s disease? Currently, over 6.5 million seniors age 65 and older are battling the disease. Because of this, it’s important […]
Effective Strategies for Dementia Care
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 appears nonsensical, and responding in ways that seem counterintuitive to everything you’ve learned until now. Yet with some simple strategies for dementia care, you can feel more self-assured and effective […]
How to Handle Being Unjustly Accused by Someone with Dementia
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 blue the person’s mood darkens. When you innocently ask what’s wrong, you receive a forceful and surprising response: “I know you stole money from me! Why would you do that?” […]
How a Caregiving Journal Can Improve Dementia Care at Home
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 simply a way to safely share our secrets and dreams. Writing in a journal is a wonderful way to reduce anxiety, for instance. It allows for creative expression through writing, […]
Top Tips for Adapting Holiday Activities for Elderly Individuals with Alzheimer’s
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, this year families have the ability to embrace the chance to safely get together once more. While decking the halls and preparing for visits with loved ones, it’s important to […]
Understanding Vascular Dementia Care for Seniors
Impacting approximately 5.8 million Americans, Alzheimer’s is the most well-known form of dementia. Yet there’s another, lesser-known type of dementia causing cognitive impairment in seniors: vascular dementia. Knowing the symptoms and risk factors, along with the unique attributes that set it apart from Alzheimer’s, is crucial to obtaining a proper diagnosis and treatment. Who’s at […]
Tips for Managing Oral Hygiene in a Senior with Alzheimer’s
It is among the first things we do each morning, as well as one of the last things we do each night, usually on autopilot without giving it a second thought. Yet it actually is a complex process made up of numerous steps, making this seemingly easy task quite a challenge for a senior with […]