How to Manage the Refusal to Change Clothes Common with Dementia
Providing care for someone with Alzheimer’s disease or some other form of dementia requires creativity, patience, and empathy – the capacity to step outside of
How to Best Manage Disinhibited Behaviors in Alzheimer’s
Disbelief. Shame. Awkwardness. Discomfort. All of these feelings can cycle through a family caregiver’s heart when a loved one with Alzheimer’s displays disinhibited behaviors, such
Help for a Common Challenge in Alzheimer’s: False Accusations
It may come seemingly out of the blue: you place your loved one’s favorite tuna sandwich in front of her – light on the mayo,
Alzheimer’s Challenges: Care During COVID-19
Loneliness. Isolation. Confusion. These feelings are becoming common for a number of us during the COVID-19 pandemic, but once you factor in the element of
When Aging Parents Expect More Than You Can Give
In an ideal world, we could perfectly compartmentalize our caregiving duties, adhering to a routine that met the requirements of aging parents, while enabling the
LATE Dementia: An Alzheimer’s Impersonator
An older adult who exhibits memory loss, confusion, poor judgment, repetition, and problems with completing daily activities has the telltale signs and symptoms of Alzheimer’s
Sniffing Out a Parkinson’s Diagnosis (Literally)
You may very well not recognize her by name, but you’ve probably read her story. Joy Milne has an unbelievably unique talent: sensing Parkinson’s disease
Dementia Caregiving Tip: The Benefits of Journaling
Caring for a member of the family with dementia is a fluid, ever-evolving undertaking. One day can be calm and peaceful, with your loved one
Medication and the Elderly: The Tips You Need to Keep Loved Ones Safe
A recent research study of over 2,000 older adults finds that an astonishing 87% take at least one prescription drug, and a staggering 36% are
Managing Incontinence for Seniors with Dementia
Dementia care calls for both empathy and creativity to manage a range of challenging behaviors and effects, and that’s especially true when it comes to incontinence,