by Alex | Oct 3, 2024 | Caring for the Caregiver
In families where there are tremendous competing needs (like kids and aging parents) these crises can become a self-perpetuating situation. “My boss yelled at me for missing my third day of work in two weeks, but I had to go help Dad. What choice did I have? His...
by Alex | Oct 3, 2024 | Tips & Coping Skills Communication
Communicating with someone who has Alzheimer’s disease or some other form of dementia can be exceedingly difficult. The confusion and memory loss caused by dementia can cause your mother to falsely accuse you of stealing from her, or your dad to shout out lewd...
by Alex | Oct 3, 2024 | Tips & Coping Skills Communication
Here are ten communications tips that can help Alzheimer’s caregivers improve their daily life. Sometimes it helps to look at each situation from the perspective, or from out of the eyes of the person living with dementia. Dotty’s Ten Tips for...
by Alex | Oct 3, 2024 | Tips & Coping Skills Communication
Elderly parents often will refuse assistance because they feel like they no longer have freedom, independence and options. What can you do when your mom or dad won’t accept needed assistance? Your mother resists in-home helpers, insisting you can wait on her....
by Alex | Oct 3, 2024 | Tips & Coping Skills Communication
Caring for a loved one with dementia poses many challenges for families and caregivers. Here are some practical strategies for dealing with the troubling behavior problems and communication difficulties often encountered when caring for a person with dementia. We...
by Alex | Oct 3, 2024 | Tips & Coping Skills Communication
As Alzheimer’s disease and dementia progresses, communication can become impaired, leading to confusion, frustration and stress. Fortunately, there are ways for dementia caregivers to communicate effectively with loved ones impacted by the disease. Communicating...
by Alex | Oct 3, 2024 | Tips & Coping Skills Communication
Hearing seniors say “I want to go home” over and over again is something Alzheimer’s and dementia caregivers often deal with. It’s especially frustrating to hear when they’re already home. “I want to go home.” Nearly every dementia caregiver has heard this...
by Alex | Oct 3, 2024 | Tips & Coping Skills Communication
Most people with dementia undergo behavioral changes during the course of the disease. They may become anxious or repeat the same question or activity over and over. As the disease progresses, your loved one’s behavior may seem inappropriate, childlike or...
by Alex | Oct 3, 2024 | Tips & Coping Skills Communication
When a person has dementia, whole experiences are constantly being lost, which makes it difficult for the brain to get its bearings. The unconscious mind fills in the gaps, swapping in an old memory or coming up with a plausible alternative. When a person develops any...
by Alex | Oct 3, 2024 | Tips & Coping Skills Communication
Our parents always asked that we listen to them, but what happens when they refuse to listen to us? Some adult children are finding that their parents don’t always know best when it comes to their diet, driving, housing, medication and more. Dad or Mom Won’t Take Your...
