O One of the greatest difficulties in caring for someone with dementia are the behavior changes that can - and often do - occur. People living with dementia often behave in ways that can feel incredibly challenging, leaving us as caregivers bewildered and unsure how to respond.. Why do behaviors occur? Behaviors are typically communication…
T Talking with your loved one - especially your parent - about changes in their driving ability can be a difficult conversation. From the time of youth driving/having a driver’s license has been a sign of independence. The ability to get yourself where you need to go is extremely important to all of us. While…
D Dementia in and of itself is not a disease. It is a term for a group of symptoms that result from damage to the brain caused by different diseases, such as Alzheimer's. These symptoms vary according to which part of the brain has been damaged. There are many different kinds of dementia, and everyone…
I "I just can't talk to my mom anymore. Communication has become so frustrating - I've gotten to the point where I almost dread visiting her!" Its is a common thing we hear when working with families who are caring for a loved one with Alzheimer's disease, or other forms of dementia. While there is…
W hen you are caring for someone with Alzheimer’s or dementia, one of the most important things you can do as a caregiver is to implement consistency and daily structure, or a daily routine. A daily routine is important for many reasons: A daily routine that is followed by all caregivers creates consistency and familiarity…
As your loved one ages, there will likely be physical modifications that will need to be made to their living environment, depending on their physical needs and challenges. But if your loved one develops dementia, home modifications and adaptations create an entirely new dynamic of considerations. People who are living with dementia begin to lose…