Everyone likes to feel productive. Keeping your loved one with dementia engaged helps maintain their life quality and can be fun for all involved. While finding the right activities can sometimes be challenging, it’s easier if you consider their needs…
You’ve probably heard that complications of Alzheimer’s disease can lead to death in older individuals. Due to the complex nature of Alzheimer’s and the human body, there are many ways this can happen. It’s never fun to learn about the…
Late-stage Alzheimer’s takes a toll on both seniors and their caregivers. As the loved one of someone with this disease, you’ll need more information to continue providing the best care and support possible. This overview of the final stages of…
Long-distance caregiving brings unique challenges to the parent-child dynamic, especially when your parent has dementia. They may need extra help with daily tasks and personal care activities. If you live far away, you might feel powerless to help them. Fortunately,…
Dementia is a complicated condition that affects some seniors. If you’ve ever cared for a loved one with dementia or other memory problems, you know that their behavior can change drastically. Dementia is just a symptom and not a disease…
Learning that your mom or dad has been diagnosed with dementia can be devastating. You worry about their future and if you’ll be able to help them cope with all the changes their diagnosis will bring. You can’t control your…
Memory problems in seniors can be devastating. You might feel like your parent barely remembers the best moments of their life. Caring for a parent with dementia can be heartbreaking and taxing. With the right activities, you can help bring…
Taking care of an aging loved one is never easy. Angry outbursts can make you feel exhausted, frustrated, and at a loss for what to do. Understanding why these outbursts happen and what you can do to handle them effectively…
Memory problems are just one of the stressful symptoms of dementia. If you have an elderly loved one with this condition, you’re not alone. Many family caregivers must navigate dementia’s challenges, and it’s often a difficult road. However, certain strategies…
Caring for a loved one with dementia can be difficult, depending on how advanced the condition is and the symptoms they are experiencing. Often, people with dementia may become confused, frustrated, or even scared, leading them to act out or…