What to Expect: Middle Stage Alzheimer’s Symptoms Part 2 of 3
Receiving the news that an older family member has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s is life-altering. Thinking through the many different facets and factors associated with the disease as well as its effects, both now and in the future, can be overwhelming. In this three-part series, we’ll examine the early, middle and later stages of dementia. […]
Tips to Maintain Physical and Emotional Health for Seniors & Family Caregivers During the Pandemic
While we are able to see the light at the end of the tunnel, the COVID-19 pandemic has wreaked havoc on our physical and emotional wellbeing. Months of isolation and physical separation from those we’re closest to has taken a toll on emotional health for seniors and the people they love. Now is an ideal […]
Caring for a Loved One With Early Stage Dementia: Part 1 of 3
Receiving the news that a senior loved one has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease is life-altering. Thinking through the stages of dementia, including the countless different aspects and factors of the disease, both now and in the future, may be overwhelming. In this three-part series over the next few months, we’ll explore the early, middle […]
Tips for Sundowning Management in Seniors with Dementia
As the sun starts to set, most of us can relax after a long day and prepare for a quiet evening to unwind – unless of course you are providing care for someone with dementia. Sundowning, or sundown syndrome, is a frequent occurrence in Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia, and can lead to […]