Do You Know How Dementia Affects the Five Senses?
What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you think of the symptoms of dementia? Memory loss? Cognitive decline? These are the hallmark symptoms
When Alzheimer’s Symptoms Take a Turn for the Worse: Here’s Why
Wouldn’t it be helpful if there was an Alzheimer’s care manual, with step-by-step information on what to anticipate at each and every stage of the
Be a Better Caregiver: Learn the 6 Rs in Alzheimer’s Care
When providing care for a loved one with Alzheimer’s, it is important to remind yourself that you ARE capable, you ARE doing an excellent job,
How to Cope with Recognition Loss in Alzheimer’s Disease
You have been caring for Mom since her diagnosis of dementia. You have been working through many of the challenging symptoms. Yet one day, she
Improv Techniques for Alzheimer’s Care: Connecting Through Creativity
Creativity, adaptability, and a healthy dose of lighthearted fun are among the top ingredients to healthy and effective Alzheimer’s care. It stands to reason then
Tips for Helping a Senior With Dementia Feel Less Restless
Wandering. Pacing. Fidgeting. When you start to notice these warning signs in a senior with dementia, it’s time to take action before they escalate to
Top New Year’s Resolutions for Alzheimer’s Caregivers
People around you may be resolving to lose 10 pounds, exercise more, and eat healthier, but as a caregiver for someone with dementia, perhaps just
New Research Looks at Alzheimer’s as a Possible Autoimmune Disorder
Discovering a cure for Alzheimer’s has grown to be as tangled as the tau threads long thought to be the core cause of the disease.
How to Use Food to Engage With a Person With Alzheimer’s
If there’s one thing that connects us all, it is food! Think about how many precious memories have been made through the years that included
Downsizing the Home for a Loved One With Dementia
You’ve determined the family home is just way too much for your parents to manage. A smaller home became available just down the road from