Cognitive impairments such as – memory loss, dementia, and Alzheimer’s are progressive. This means that, unfortunately, they will almost certainly get worse over time and require long-term care. While things like dementia care can feel like a depressing condition, it is important to remember that your loved one can still experience many times of happiness. […]
Dementia Care
How To Choose The Best Memory Care To Suit Your Loved One
Cognitive impairments such as – memory loss, dementia, and Alzheimer’s are progressive. This means that, unfortunately, they will almost certainly get worse over time and require long-term care. While things like dementia care can feel like a depressing condition, it is important to remember that your loved one can still experience many times of happiness. […]
How Music Therapy Can Benefit Alzheimer’s Patients
Music therapy can enrich the lives of people with Alzheimer’s disease. Music can be powerful. Studies have shown music may reduce agitation and improve behavioral issues that are common in the middle-stages of the disease. Even in the late-stages of Alzheimer’s, a person may be able to tap a beat or sing lyrics to a […]
How to Talk to Kids About Their Grandparent’s Dementia
“What’s wrong with Grandma? She was acting funny.” When your children start noticing your parent’s dementia, it can be hard to know what to tell them. To know what they can understand and what won’t scare them, based on their developmental stage. And unfortunately, there isn’t one perfect answer. Each situation is different, as different […]
The Biggest Issues Dementia Caregivers Face
Did you know there are different kinds of dementia? Some vitamin deficiencies and drug reactions cause dementia. Those types of dementia can improve. Alzheimer’s, vascular damage, and nerve damage in the brain produce progressive dementias. The symptoms worsen and aren’t reversible. It’s a challenge to care for someone with progressive dementia. What begins as reminders for […]
How to Respond When a Dementia Patient Keeps Repeating Themselves
It’s heartbreaking to see your loved one struggle with confusion as they get older. If you’re caring for a dementia patient, these conversation loops are even more dispiriting–and frustrating. But your frustration shouldn’t dictate your conversations with your loved one. Keep reading for a few tips on how to respond if your loved one repeats […]
