Senior Care Journaling: 7 Important Things to Track for a Loved One with Dementia
Keeping a journal is growing in popularity, for many different reasons. Far from the “Dear Diary” days of our adolescence, it is so much more than simply a way to safely share our secrets and dreams. Writing in a journal is a wonderful way to alleviate anxiety, for instance. It allows for creative expression through […]
What to Expect as a Family Caregiver
It may well have started informally, with just a little help here and there. Picking up some things at the store for your aging parent. Dropping off the extra casserole you made while preparing your own family’s supper. Or simply spending more time visiting to make sure things are ok. Gradually, you may be starting […]
Making Holiday Activities Festive for Seniors with Alzheimer’s
The limitations associated with the COVID pandemic impacted last year’s holiday season, forcing many people to remain isolated from each other. Thankfully, this season families are able to embrace the opportunity to safely gather together once more for holiday activities. While decking the halls and getting ready for visits with loved ones, it’s important to […]
Understanding Parkinson’s Care in the Later Stages: Part 3 of 3
A Parkinson’s disease diagnosis has an effect on family members along with the person experiencing this illness. Understanding what to expect as the disease progresses is paramount to being prepared for the changes to come and also to making life the best it can be each day. Over the last couple of months, we have […]
Taking Care of a Loved One in the Middle Stages of Parkinson’s: Part 2 of 3
A Parkinson’s disease diagnosis impacts loved ones as well as the person diagnosed. Understanding what to anticipate as the disease progresses is key to being prepared for the changes in the future and to making life the best it can be each day. During our three-part series, we’ll be sharing what to expect in each […]
Make Dementia Care Easier with Non-Verbal Communication
Communication can be so much more than words. A look, gesture, or touch can communicate volumes. As dementia progresses in a loved one, it may well become necessary to experiment with various methods to stay connected. If you’re unsure where you should start, try these non-verbal communication tips to make dementia care easier: Body Language and […]
Caring for a Senior Loved One with Early Stage Parkinson’s: Part 1 of 3
A Parkinson’s disease diagnosis impacts members of the family as well as the person diagnosed. Understanding what to expect as the disease progresses is vital to being ready for the changes to come and to make life the very best it can be each day. Throughout the next couple of months, we’ll be sharing what […]
How Does Dementia Impact Vision?
The complicated, detailed steps related to making it possible for us to see are incredible. In the blink of an eye, our brains can take data sent from our environment, interpret that data in accordance with input from our other experiences, thoughts, and senses, and then develop an understanding of the information to help make […]
How to Find Caregiver Support for Stressed Family Care Providers
Serving as a family caregiver for a senior loved one is truly an act of love. Even though it might certainly be rewarding, it can also quickly become stressful, as a result of: The physical complications of a chronic health condition The cognitive challenges of Alzheimer’s disease Feeling helpless and unable to fix the senior’s […]
Caring for a Loved One with Middle Stage Dementia: Part 2 of 3
Receiving the news that a senior loved one has been diagnosed with dementia is life-altering. Thinking through the many different factors and facets of the disease as well as its effects, both currently as well as in the future, can be overwhelming. In this three-part series, we examine the early, middle and later stages of […]