As the illness progresses, a person living with dementia will start to find simple tasks challenging such as combing or styling their hair or even remembering to bathe themselves or to brush their teeth. For many, they might not even remember what they once used a...
People with dementia, like everyone else, benefit from feeling involved and useful. Residents in memory care homes can participate in activities and entertainment to promote social contact, alleviate anxiety, stimulate the brain, and create emotions of success. These...
Caring for a loved one suffering from Alzheimer’s can be difficult, and this can be even tougher when that loved one is your spouse. Watching your partner’s condition deteriorate and noticing them slowly forget who you are can be heartbreaking. Spouses and partners...
Seniors may reach a point in their lives when they are no longer able to care for themselves. Due to physical fragility, mental inability, or both, doing everyday things such as clothing, bathing, cooking, or even moving about becomes difficult. In these situations,...
Reputable nursing homes are fully equipped to take care of the elderly and the sickly, which is why many families feel confident in their decision to move aging loved ones into one of these facilities; however, when a loved one starts to display signs of a...
Finding long-term care for a dementia patient can be a daunting and overwhelming task. It’s critical to understand and carefully assess long-term care options if you’re caring for a family member with the condition. In the early stages of the condition,...
