Dementia Caregivers

Caring for a Senior Loved One in the Late Stages of Dementia: Part 3 of 3

Receiving the news that your senior family member has been diagnosed with dementia is life-changing. Thinking through the many elements…

3 years ago

How Family Caregivers Benefit from Professional Dementia Respite Care

Receiving a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia for a senior you love is heartbreaking, and will…

4 years ago

Dementia-Friendly Home Modifications for the Elderly

The daily dilemmas of providing care for a senior loved one with Alzheimer's disease are constantly changing. Today, the challenge…

4 years ago

Travel Tips when a Loved One Has Alzheimer’s

After spending considerable time in social distancing and isolation, this summer may lead you even more than normal to want…

4 years ago

How Reminiscing Is an Effective Memory Therapy for Seniors with Dementia

Memories…every single day we’re creating new ones, but there is something particularly heartwarming about revisiting those from a long time…

4 years ago

Creating a Safe and Comforting Holiday for Loved Ones with Dementia

Living with dementia is daunting on any given day, but add in the disruptions to routine, extra visitors, decorations, and…

4 years ago

Alzheimer’s Disease and Halloween: The Specific Challenges and Steps to Overcome Them

There’s certainly no age limit in experiencing the fun of Halloween! Older adults are often thrilled by visits from trick-or-treaters,…

5 years ago

Reduce Agitation and Other Common Dementia Behaviors with the MAP Approach: Music, Art and Pets

Like many aspects in life, resourcefulness can go a long way when it comes to providing care for a senior…

5 years ago

Tips to Diffuse Physical Aggression in Alzheimer’s

Of the many difficult behaviors that may occur in people with Alzheimer’s disease, perhaps the most perplexing is physical violence.…

5 years ago

Alzheimer’s Communication Tips from Compassionate Nursing Care’s Trained Dementia Caregivers

We all need to feel connected to others, and those with Alzheimer’s disease are no exception. But as the disease…

7 years ago