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.
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
Rummaging Behaviors and Dementia: What You Need to Know
Looking through boxes, cabinets, and closets, taking out assorted items from drawers, and sorting repetitively through a number of items might be frustrating for people
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
Dementia and Eyesight Problems: Tips for Caregivers
The complicated steps necessary to enable us to see are mind-boggling. In the blink of an eye, our brains can easily take transmitted details of
How to Talk to Someone Who Has Dementia Using These Nonverbal Techniques
Communication with a senior struggling with the challenges of Alzheimer’s, particularly in the middle and later stages, can be frustrating – both for you and
Depression and Caregiving Go Hand in Hand
There is no question that it’s an incredible honor to care for those we love. Family caregivers encounter a closeness and bond with those in
Avoid These Triggers That Make Alzheimer’s Worse
While there are some commonalities, Alzheimer’s disease affects every person uniquely. Our specially trained dementia caregivers know, for instance, that while someone may delight in