The Many Benefits of Keeping a Care Journal

Keeping a journal is growing in popularity, for a variety of reasons. Far from the “Dear Diary” days of our adolescent years, it is much more than simply a method to safely express our secrets and dreams. Writing in a journal is a fantastic way to ease anxiety, for instance. It allows for creative expression […]

Modifying Activities for Happier Holidays for Older Adults with Alzheimer’s

The constraints of the COVID pandemic impacted last year’s holiday season, leaving many families isolated from one another. Fortunately, this year families are able to embrace the chance to safely get together again. While decking the halls and preparing for visits with loved ones, it’s crucial to adapt the holidays for older adults with dementia so […]

Understanding the Benefits of Exercise for Dementia

When a loved one has dementia and all of the issues that it encompasses, family care providers need a toolbox chock-full of helpful strategies. Out of all the creative approaches caregivers can use to help make life as meaningful, safe, and comfortable as possible, there is one very effective strategy that may be neglected: exercise for […]

Understanding Vascular Dementia Signs, Symptoms, and Risk Factors

With as many as 5.8 million Americans living with Alzheimer’s, most people are familiar with the signs and symptoms of this disease. However,  there is another, less familiar form of dementia causing cognitive impairment in seniors: vascular dementia. Understanding vascular dementia signs, symptoms and risk factors, along with the unique attributes that make it different […]

Tips for Managing Healthy Teeth and Gums in a Senior with Alzheimer’s

It is one of the first things we do in the morning, as well as one of the final things we do each night, usually on autopilot without giving it an additional thought. Yet it actually is a complicated process composed of numerous steps, making this seemingly simple task quite a challenge for a senior […]

Care Tips for Symptoms of Late Stage Alzheimer’s: Part 3 of 3

Receiving the news that a loved one has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s is life-changing. Thinking through the numerous elements and aspects of the disease as well as its impact, both now and in the long term, can be overwhelming. In this three-part series, we have explored the early, middle and later stages of Alzheimer’s, detailing […]

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 […]

The Benefits of Professional Dementia Home Care

Getting a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia for a senior you love is heartbreaking, and can produce a number of questions and concerns. What will life be like for my senior loved one? How will the condition impact everyday behaviors and functioning? Where will he or she live? And how can I […]

Safety at Home for Older Adults: Tips to Create a Dementia-Friendly Home

The day-to-day worries of providing care for someone you love with Alzheimer’s are continually evolving. Today, the challenge may be frustration because of the lack of ability to communicate effectively. Next week, it may be wandering and wanting to go “home.” There could be sleepless nights if sundowning is a factor, or aggressive actions and […]

Safety Tips for Traveling with Someone with Dementia

After spending a significant amount of time in social distancing and isolation, this summer may lead you even more than usual to want to travel to visit family and friends, or to simply experience a change of scenery and some pleasant activities. And if you provide care for a senior with Alzheimer’s or dementia, having […]