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Daylight Savings Time & Dementia: Sundowning With Time Change
If you have not been directly impacted by Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia, Daylight Saving Time may mean nothing more than a temporary disruption in your sleeping pattern. However, for people living with dementia and their family members…
10 Tips for Helping Bathe Elderly Parents Safely and Respectfully
As your parents start to age, there are certain things that will become more difficult for them to do on their own. One of the most common things is showering or bathing. Health concerns and mobility issues may make it…
5 Care Options for Alzheimer’s Patients
Do you have a parent or other loved one struggling with Alzheimer’s disease? Alzheimer’s is a progressive neurological condition that affects memory and cognitive skills. This makes it difficult for patients to care for themselves as they age. If you…
Dementia Wandering: What Is It, Causes, & Prevention
Has your parent or a loved one been diagnosed with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease? Dementia is a condition that impacts patients’ quality of life and presents a wide variety of symptoms and safety concerns. One of the most worrisome behaviors…
How to Help Aging Parents Without Being Overbearing
Navigating how to help aging parents can be a tall order in any situation. Aging parents may not always want help or even realize that they need help. Balancing the right amount of help with the right amount of autonomy…
30 Reminiscing Questions to Ask Senior Loved Ones
Our senior loved ones are full of stories and wisdom that can be valuable for younger generations. Sometimes all it takes is a question to prompt a series of interesting life stories or lessons learned. In addition to imparting wisdom,…
