Many families gain unexpected insight when they first admit a loved one into an adult day program or a nursing home.
Often they tour these facilities with a marketing or admissions person who follows a script meant to highlight features in the facility of which they are proud. This is the time to ask questions of the caregivers who are... Read more
Summer Safety Tips
Summer provides wonderful opportunities for families to create meaningful moments with loved ones diagnosed with dementia. Enjoying gardens, family cookouts, or holiday celebrations are fantastic ways to reminisce with your loved... Read more
Providing care for someone with Alzheimer's or another related dementia can be one of the most stressful events in a person's life. Often, caregivers are the children of elderly parents requiring 24 hour care. These adult children are not medical professionals nor do they have prior experience providing medical care. The typical... Read more
Tips for managing vascular dementia
Although there is no proof that normal function can be restored once damage has been done to brain tissue, there are ways to prevent further damage. Coping with memory loss can be challenging, but here are some practical ways to manage with those deficits:
Keep a journal to... Read more
For a person with dementia, the importance of living at home increases their quality of life in many cases. Home, for many, represents safety, peace, and the identity of the family. Caregivers must consider the current level of abilities the person with dementia has when looking to modify the home. Safety is not the only concern to... Read more
