For people with Alzheimer’s or dementia, the present can be bewildering and fractured. Short term memory can be unreliable or practically non-existent, while longer term memory may remain intact. For these people, reminiscing, or talking about old times, makes sense.…
Spending time outdoors is good for everyone. You can’t help but feel calmer after a long hike in the mountains or a short stroll on the beach. Even getting out into your backyard can make a difference to your mood.…
If you have a loved one with Alzheimer's, you'll have noticed that their symptoms can vary from day to day, and even hour to hour. They may be coherent and relatively capable one day, then confused and moody the next.…
Choosing a care provider for your loved one is an important decision. As you consider your options, here are a few reasons why we believe in-home care is a great one. It promotes healing: Research shows that returning to your…
If you're an early adapter to technology, you may have seen first-hand how new apps and computer programs can enhance lives. From Skype and Facetime to apps that help people remember when to take their medicine (see below), there are…
A Conversation with Randee Smith by Koko Kawasaki, M.A., Gerontology “I have a very strong background in logistics management. At age 3, I stood in front of the door and asked my mother my checklist of questions: Do you have your…
If you know that it's time to talk to your parent or loved one about in-home care but are worried about how receptive they will be to the idea, you are not alone. For many, broaching the subject of caregiving…