Dementia Behaviors 101

Alzheimer's and Dementia, NewsJanuary 31, 2023444Views 0Likes 0Comments

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…

Difficult Conversations with Your Loved One: Driving

Alzheimer's and Dementia, NewsJanuary 30, 2023426Views 1Like 0Comments

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…

Signs of Dementia: Normal Aging vs “Not Normal” Aging

Alzheimer's and Dementia, NewsJanuary 30, 2023565Views 1Like 0Comments

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…

Dementia Communication Tips

Alzheimer's and Dementia, NewsJanuary 15, 2023375Views 0Likes 0Comments

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…

Creating a Daily Routine For Your Loved One

Alzheimer's and Dementia, NewsApril 21, 2020375Views 0Likes 0Comments

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…

Dementia and Home Safety

Alzheimer's and Dementia, NewsApril 17, 2020437Views 0Likes 0Comments

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…