Moving a loved one to a dementia care facility can be an exhausting and emotionally challenging process. Your first few visits may be uncomfortable. Your loved one may be angry with you or you may feel guilty. The most important thing to do is to allow yourself some...
Creating the right living environment for people with dementia is extremely important to their well-being and safety. A successful dementia-friendly environment can help prevent confusion and reduce tension amongst residents. This significantly improves their health...
When faced with the job of choosing the best long-term private frail care home for a parent with dementia or Alzheimer’s, adult children frequently ask themselves “How do I even begin?”. This is frequently followed by the query, “How much does it...
When a member of your family is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or another kind of dementia, the impact on the rest of your family can be devastating. Anger, fear, frustration, and grief are among the feelings that might be triggered by the diagnosis....
Dementia is a scary diagnosis; however, it does not have to be a dark and mysterious power that haunts your loved one’s every move. After a dementia diagnosis, there is still enough joy to be discovered. Having the proper medical knowledge can assist you or a...
When caring for the frail and elderly, it’s important to note that good health habits can make a difference even to seniors who are prone to illness or have not made their health a priority in the past. Here are 10 tips for keeping up with the health needs of a...