by Larea Mcqueen | Caregiving
Editor’s Note: This article was originally published in 2023 and has been completely updated in September 2026 to provide clearer, more practical guidance for dementia caregivers. When someone with dementia sleeps all day, stays awake at night, or gets up over and...
by Larea Mcqueen | Caregiving
Editor’s Note This article was originally published in 2023 and was completely reviewed, updated, and expanded in September 2026 to reflect current dementia care recommendations and provide additional practical guidance for family caregivers. This article...
by Larea Mcqueen | Caregiving
The fear of Dementia in anyone over 50 is real. It is something most of us worry about each time we forget where we placed our keys or can’t remember someone’s name. Did you know that studies predict Dementia cases will triple by 2050? Globally, about 153...
by Larea Mcqueen | Caregiving
Finding Caregiver Compassion Have you ever visited a nursing home during mealtime? You’ll notice many of the people there depend on their caregivers’ compassion because they have dementia and can no longer feed themselves. The level of help varies—a gentle...
by Larea Mcqueen | Caregiving
What Does It Mean to Be Dementia Friendly? One day, while standing in the checkout aisle at the grocery store, I noticed an older woman in front of me having a little trouble using her credit card in the machine. She seemed confused and was moving slowly. My first...
by Larea Mcqueen | Caregiving
Why Dementia Patients Follow Caregivers Everywhere (Dementia Shadowing Explained) Imagine waking up in a world that feels strange and unfamiliar. You’re not sure where you are, who’s around you, or what you’re supposed to do next. The rooms look familiar, but...
by Larea Mcqueen | Caregiving
Alzheimer’s activities Providing Alzheimer’s activities in your home is very important. Many people with Alzheimer’s Disease get bored easily. Boredom can lead to wandering and problem behaviors. Your household will run much smoother if you can stick...
by Larea Mcqueen | Caregiving
ALZHEIMER’S DRESSING: TIPS TO HELP IN YOUR HOME Alzheimer’s dressing will become more difficult as the disease progresses. They will begin to have problems deciding what to wear. Try to minimize their choices to avoid anxiety. Thinning out the closet and...
by Larea Mcqueen | Caregiving
Alzheimer’s television Watchers For many of us baby boomers, we grew up with television as our main source of entertainment. We spent many of our evenings and weekends watching television. I recently learned studies were reporting that excessive television...
