Picture this: You’re chatting with a friend, and you’re excited to tell them about a great book you just finished. Suddenly, you realize you can’t remember the title of the book. Or maybe you’ve found yourself forgetting a neighbor’s name, or even wandering the aisles of the grocery store unable to remember what you’re shopping …
How Dementia Affects Physical Health
Most people understand that dementia is characterized by a decline in mental abilities, but it’s important to remember that this primarily cognitive condition has physical side effects. If someone you love has dementia, keep an eye out for changes in the way your loved one walks, talks, and moves so that you can discuss it …
What Is Sundowning?
Everything seems a little better in the light of day. If your loved one has been diagnosed with dementia, you may notice them experiencing agitation as the sun goes down. You’re not imagining things: Chances are, they are suffering from a phenomenon known as “sundown syndrome,” or “sundowning.” But what is sundowning, and how can …
Understanding the Stages of Alzheimer’s
If your loved one has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, it can be hard to know how to move forward. Everything from life expectancy to disease management can seem uncertain. During this challenging time, it’s important to arm yourself with knowledge to better shape a care strategy for your loved one. A good place to …
Memory Games for Seniors with Dementia
It’s true what they say about all work and no play. Still, it’s possible to find games that do double-duty, offering both fun and cognitive benefits. For seniors with dementia, certain memory-oriented games can be much more than a fun way to spend an afternoon. Memory games for seniors with dementia have been shown to …
Caring for a Parent with Dementia
Joyce Rachelle, American author and nurse, wrote, “Dementia: Is it more painful to forget, or to be forgotten?” These poignant words describe the heartache of caring for a parent with dementia. It’s important to remember that this period doesn’t have to be defined by grief. If you learn how to better take care of your …
Home Safety for Dementia Patients
If you’re caring for a loved one with dementia, you likely have a long list of things think about. Home safety should be at the top of that list. As we age, everyday home goods like rugs or electrical outlets can become hazardous. That risk gets exponentially higher for dementia patients, who can easily become …
Memory Care Activities for Seniors
As we age, it’s essential that we develop daily healthcare practices to keep our minds and bodies healthy. However, it can be easy to neglect one important part of lifelong healthcare: memory care. Memory care is critically important to keep our minds sharp throughout our golden years. Activities that promote memory care are especially important …
Different Types of Dementia
Dementia can be a frustrating and devastating disease for the patient and his or her family, as symptoms can affect the person’s daily life and ability to live independently. While there has been significant research focused on identifying the different types of dementia and possible causes, it can often be difficult to diagnose a patient …
Art Therapy for Dementia
Although we’ve seen a rise in the popularity of adult coloring books in the past few years, did you know they’ve been around since the early 1600s? For centuries, people of all ages have spent time doodling, painting, or even just drawing in the sand. Especially during uncertain times, the mind can wander to unpleasant …
