by Alex | Oct 3, 2024 | Tips & Coping Skills for Caregivers
When tackling this sensitive topic think carefully about word choices. Seniors often rebel against the word “diaper” as an adult of any age would — and for good reason. This word implies a piece of clothing used for a baby or toddler who has yet to be toilet trained....
by Alex | Oct 3, 2024 | Tips & Coping Skills for Caregivers
Your loved one will most likely be unable to dress, bathe and groom alone. In order to ensure your loved one is clean and well-cared for, use simple instructions, keep routines consistent, and keep your loved one’s privacy and dignity intact. As dementia...
by Alex | Oct 3, 2024 | Tips & Coping Skills for Caregivers
Scientists are making great strides in identifying potential new ways to help diagnose, treat, and even prevent Alzheimer’s and related dementias. These advances are possible because thousands of people have participated in clinical trials and other studies. 1....
by Alex | Oct 3, 2024 | Tips & Coping Skills for Caregivers
Is Your Loved One Seeing [Things] That Aren’t Really There? Studies have concluded that anywhere from 12 percent to 53 percent of people with Alzheimer’s disease develop hallucinations. What Are Hallucinations? Hallucinations are inaccurate perceptions of...
by Alex | Oct 3, 2024 | Tips & Coping Skills for Caregivers
Multi-generational living can have serious implications, and there are a number of factors that are often overlooked that must be taken into consideration first. Decades ago, having grandparents move in with you was fairly common, and it often worked well. It did for...
by Alex | Oct 3, 2024 | Tips & Coping Skills for Caregivers
The use of different colors, particularly those that contrast, has been proven to make life a little easier for Alzheimer’s and dementia patients. Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia can turn the golden years into a daily struggle. The...
by Alex | Oct 3, 2024 | Tips & Coping Skills for Caregivers
Does a diagnosis of dementia automatically mean the person has to stop driving? This is one of the first and toughest issues families and caregivers will face. Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia often present slowly over time in seniors. This can make it...
by Alex | Oct 3, 2024 | Tips & Coping Skills for Caregivers
In general, what a person is thinking on a daily basis can depend greatly on their progression in the disease process. The important thing to remember is not so much what the person is thinking, but rather to make the person feel safe, secure and stimulated. Even...
by Alex | Oct 2, 2024 | Tips & Coping Skills for Caregivers
Spouses and adult children of people with Alzheimer’s and other dementias often have to brace themselves for a time when their loved one no longer recognizes them. Are you worried that your loved one with dementia has forgotten who you are? Maybe she doesn’t...
by Alex | Oct 2, 2024 | Tips & Coping Skills for Caregivers
This little-known yet common consequence of dementia, Alzheimer’s disease and other brain disorders is called anosognosia, and it leaves people unaware that they are compromised by illness. Why Wouldn’t Someone Believe They Have Dementia? Family caregivers often ask...
