by Larea Mcqueen | Caregiving
Caring for a loved one with dementia is a profound act of love and commitment. However, transitioning to full-time caregiving can feel overwhelming. You’re not just stepping into a new role—you’re embarking on a journey filled with challenges, emotional hurdles, and...
by Larea Mcqueen | Caregiving
Alzheimer’s and other types of dementia affect not only memory but also behavior, presenting challenges that can be confusing and exhausting for caregivers. These behaviors are symptoms of the disease, not reflections of the person’s character. In this blog,...
by Larea Mcqueen | Caregiving
Helping Your Loved One Understand Dementia with Compassion The question hits you like a punch to the chest: “What’s happening to me?” Your loved one looks at you, their eyes filled with confusion and fear. Suddenly, the reality of dementia feels impossibly heavy. How...
by Larea Mcqueen | Safety
Caring for someone with dementia is a journey filled with unique challenges, but ensuring their home is safe doesn’t have to be overwhelming. By making thoughtful adjustments to the living space, you can significantly reduce risks, foster independence, and bring...
by Larea Mcqueen | Caregiving
Finding Peace Before It’s Too Late Caregiving for a loved one with dementia is a journey filled with both beautiful and challenging moments. For many dementia caregivers, unresolved feelings or old hurts can rise to the surface, creating tension and even anger. When a...
by Larea Mcqueen | Caregiving
My uncle loved telling his military stories. He served in the Navy during WWII, and even though it was a scary and dangerous time, he often said his time in the Navy was his favorite. Maybe it was the camaraderie, the adventure, or the pride he took in his role. Over...
by Larea Mcqueen | Caregiving
Understanding Dementia: ADLs and IADLs Caring for someone with dementia can be a challenging journey, but understanding what they need help with can make things a little easier. Let’s talk about two important terms: ADLs and IADLs, and how these change as...
by Larea Mcqueen | Caregiving
Dementia caregiving is full of hard moments. Some days it can feel like you are constantly correcting, explaining, reminding, and trying to stop one problem after another. Before long, both you and your loved one are worn out. There comes a point in dementia care when...
by Larea Mcqueen | Caregiving
Dementia Poop Problems: What Caregivers Need to Know Most people think dementia is only about forgetfulness, but there is so much more to it. One of the most challenging and often unexpected issues caregivers face is dementia poop problems, including constipation,...
by Larea Mcqueen | Caregiving
Causes, and What to Do Before It’s Too LateMost people do not realize how heavy dementia caregiving really is until they are living it. It is not just helping with memory. It is managing behaviors, watching for safety, losing sleep, handling appointments, and carrying...
by Larea Mcqueen | Caregiving
When a loved one is diagnosed with dementia, your life is interrupted. It can feel like your world has been turned upside down. Suddenly, everything you knew is uncertain, and you’re faced with a future that seems overwhelming. But take a deep breath – you are not...
by Larea Mcqueen | Caregiving
Dementia is a condition that affects the brain and can make it hard for someone to remember things, think clearly, and even move around. As dementia progresses, changes in mobility can become a big challenge for both the person with dementia and their caregivers....
