Caring for a Loved One in the Late Stage of Dementia: Part 3 of 3

Getting the news that an older adult family member has been diagnosed with dementia is life-changing. Thinking through the many elements and aspects associated with the disease and its particular impact, both now as well as in the long term, can be overwhelming. In this three-part series, we’ve examined the early, middle and late stage […]

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 […]

Top Tips for Minimizing Sundowning in Seniors with Dementia

As the sun begins to set, most of us can relax after a long day and prepare for a quiet evening to unwind – unless of course you are providing care for a person with dementia. Sundowning, or sundown syndrome, is a frequent occurrence in Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia, and will produce […]

The Benefits of Professional Dementia Care at Home

Receiving a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease or another type of dementia in an older adult you love is heartbreaking, and will instantly bring about a variety of concerns and questions. Exactly what will life be like for my loved one? How will the condition affect everyday behaviors and functioning? Where will he or she live? […]