When Lucidity Returns in the Late Stages of Dementia and What It’s Teaching Us
Even as confusion and memory loss escalate during the late stages of dementia, there’s a remarkable and welcome reprieve that often occurs. Formerly termed “terminal
Entertaining Activity Ideas for Seniors with Dementia and Low Vision
Finding activities that are fun and engaging for seniors with dementia tends to be a challenge. Add in vision impairment, and it could seem overwhelming.
Alzheimer’s Research Breakthroughs of 2020
With so much negative news throughout 2020, it’s worth reflecting on a number of the remarkable achievements the year brought – such as the many
Dementia and a Fear of Being Alone: How to Help Overcome Shadowing
Primary caregivers for anyone with Alzheimer’s disease are frequently all too acquainted with the complications experienced in trying to take a quiet moment or two
How to Let Go of Caregiver Guilt
Family care providers give a great deal of themselves to take care of their senior loved ones, often surrendering their own needs and desires in
Is It Just Senior Forgetfulness – or Dementia?
You entirely forgot about the physician’s appointment scheduled for last Tuesday, misplaced your sunglasses for the umpteenth time, and can’t recall the name of the
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