Journaling is growing in popularity, for a variety of reasons. Hardly the “Dear Diary” days of our childhood, it’s much more than simply a way …Read More
Category:Dementia
Top Tips for Modifying Holiday Activities for Seniors with Alzheimer’s
December 3, 2021
The restrictions of the COVID pandemic greatly affected last year’s holiday season, leaving many families isolated from one another. Fortunately, this year families are able …Read More
Exercising with Dementia: Workouts for Seniors
November 19, 2021
When a loved one has dementia and all of the challenges that it involves, family care providers need a toolbox chock-full of helpful strategies. Out of …Read More
Understanding Vascular Dementia Symptoms and Risk Factors
August 20, 2021
As the most common form of dementia, Alzheimer’s disease impacts approximately 5.8 million people in the United States. However, there is another, lesser-known form of …Read More
Top Tips for Maintaining Proper Oral Hygiene in a Senior with Dementia
July 30, 2021
It is one of the first things we do every morning, and one of the last things we do every night, typically on autopilot without …Read More
Late Stages of Dementia: Symptoms and Care Needs, Part 3 of 3
April 23, 2021
Receiving the news that a senior family member has been diagnosed with dementia is life-altering. Thinking through the various facets and aspects of the disease …Read More
The Benefits of Professional Dementia Care at Home
October 30, 2020
Receiving a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease or another type of dementia for a senior you love is heartbreaking, and can immediately bring about a number …Read More
Safety Tips for Traveling with an Alzheimer’s Patient
May 21, 2020
After spending considerable time in social distancing and isolation, this summer may lead you more than usual to want to go to visit friends and …Read More
How Reminiscing Benefits an Older Adult with a Dementia Diagnosis
January 17, 2020
Memories…every single day we are creating new ones, but there’s something specifically heartwarming about revisiting those from some time ago. And for older adults with …Read More
How to Make the Holidays for People With Dementia Safer and More Enjoyable
November 20, 2019
This season, you might ask yourself, “How can I help people with dementia enjoy the holidays?” Managing dementia is difficult on any given day, but …Read More