by Alex | Oct 3, 2024 | Tips & Coping Skills for Caregivers
Capgras delusion is a psychiatric disorder in which a person holds a delusion that a friend, spouse, parent, or other close family member (or pet) has been replaced by an identical impostor. Capgras is a type of delusional misidentification syndrome (DMS) that may...
by Alex | Oct 3, 2024 | Tips & Coping Skills for Caregivers
The more you know, the better you will be able to provide the support your loved one needs and come to terms with the illness. As caregivers, we often use intuition to help us decide what to do. No one ever gave us lessons on how to relate to someone with memory loss....
by Alex | Oct 3, 2024 | Tips & Coping Skills for Caregivers
Alzheimer’s disease has unique symptoms and traits, so it’s likely that your home will need some modifications in order to create the best environment for your loved one. Home safety is always important, but it’s a special concern when you’re caring for a person with...
by Alex | Oct 3, 2024 | Tips & Coping Skills for Caregivers
As their disease progresses, people with Alzheimer’s sometimes reach a point where food and eating no longer matters. The people caring for them need to be one step ahead and as clever as possible. Alzheimer’s disease and eating challenges often go hand in hand....
by Alex | Oct 3, 2024 | Tips & Coping Skills for Caregivers
Many people with dementia are prone to wandering which can be stressful for [caregivers] and loved ones. Find out why it might be happening… One minute they’re standing next to you in a shop, the next they’ve disappeared halfway down the road – and you’re racing...
