Dementia care can be frustrating and exhausting, which is why you want to get more out of sundowner distraction techniques. I have what I call “Three-Fer plus” distraction and redirecting techniques, that can be worked into your loved one’s daily Read More …
I’d like introduce you to guest blogger, Hazel Bridges, AgingWellness.org, she created a curated list of resources for transitioning into assisted living. Moving to assisted living is exciting for some, but not everyone looks forward to it. Not only is Read More …
Wandering and Dementia One of the biggest worries when caring for an aging loved with dementia is wandering. Wandering and dementia go hand-in-hand. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, six out of ten people with dementia will wander. Ninety-four percent of Read More …
Grief and Loss with Dementia Grief and loss and guilt are a dementia caregiver’s constant companion. The stresses brought on by caregiving, like setting the bar for yourself too high, comparing yourself to others, and developing negative feelings toward your Read More …
How to Visit a Nursing Home In the first place, when your loved one with dementia transitions to a skilled nursing facility (SNF), you will experience mixed emotions. Knowing how to visit a nursing home helps you and your Read More …
Rambling clothes and rambling object—one certainty with dementia and Alzheimer’s is that stuff will travel to locations unknown with the help of your loved one. The flip side is when they wear the same outfit everyday until it can stand Read More …
The Causes of Dementia Hallucinations Come in Many Forms There are a number of items to consider with dementia hallucinations. Did your loved one start any new medication? Have you had her pharmacist do a drug interaction check? Are Read More …
Taking care of someone with dementia is tough. Dementia mixed with the need for emergency help creates challenges you won’t expect. Therefore, prepare for emergency help, create certain documents ahead of an emergency. For example, a medication list answers questions Read More …