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...
by Alex | Oct 2, 2024 | Tips & Coping Skills for Caregivers
When a person with dementia has difficulty getting dressed, it’s important to allow them to make their own decisions for as long as possible, and to carry out the activity as independently as possible. Dressing is a very personal and private activity – and one in...
