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 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
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
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
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,
5 Ways to Create a Better Home Environment for People with Alzheimer’s
Agitation is among the more challenging effects for people with Alzheimer’s, and it can also be extremely frustrating for family members to manage. One of