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...
The Truth about Dementia Shadowing
What is dementia shadowing and Why is my loved one following me everywhere? Imagine waking up in a world that feels strange and unfamiliar. You’re not sure where you are, who’s around you, or what...
Dementia Dehydration: Know How To Prevent It
Dehydration in Dementia: A Hidden Danger As a caregiver, you likely settle into a routine with your loved one, which often brings some sense of calm. But in dementia care, change can come quickly,...
How To Prevent Alzheimer’s Falls
ALzheimer's Fall prevention Learning everything you can about Alzheimer's fall prevention is the first step to keeping your family member with Alzheimer's Disease safe. According to the CDC; One out...
Introducing Ways to Provide Alzheimer’s Activities
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....
Introducing Tips for Alzheimer’s Dressing
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...
The Truth About Alzheimer’s Television Watching
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 ...
Alzheimer’s Caregiver Patience: How To Develop More
How to Develop More Patience as a Dementia Caregiver If you ask an Alzheimer’s caregiver what the most crucial piece of advice they would share with a new caregiver, the answer is often patience....
The Truth About Alzheimer’s Hospice
Is Hospice for Someone with Alzheimer's? If you are an Alzheimer's caregiver and have spent time in online groups, you have probably seen talk about Alzheimer's Hospice. But unfortunately, most...
The Truth About Dementia & Laughter
Alzheimer's Laughter Have you ever noticed how much better you feel after laughing? It makes you feel happy and forget about your troubles and stress for a little while. Life is good; no worries at...
The Truth About Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support
To understand the need for Alzheimer's Caregiver support, you must first understand who they are, their role, and their risk for caregiver burnout. This article will help you understand why there is...
Alzheimer’s Hospital Stay: What you need to know
The Alzheimer's Hospital Stay An Alzheimer's hospital stay can wreak havoc on your loved one. A hospital is frightening for most people, but for someone with Dementia, it can be terrifying. They are...