One of the primary questions in most people’s minds when a family member is diagnosed with dementia is, “How quickly can dementia progress in the coming months and years?” We know that the unmistakable sign of dementia is the increasing decline...
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Can cognitive function return in late stage Alzheimer’s? In fact, yes, albeit short-term. Previously termed “terminal lucidity,” it’s more frequently referred to now as “paradoxical lucidity.” It signifies a sudden, short-term return of clarity...
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Finding engaging and fun activities for a family member with dementia can be a challenge. Add in vision impairment, and it could seem nearly impossible. Nevertheless, it’s extremely important to ensure each day holds opportunities for joy...
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“Sometimes you will never know the value of a moment until it becomes a memory.” – Dr. Seuss Memories are the glue that binds together our past with who we are today; and for someone with Alzheimer’s disease, confusion around these memories...
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You totally forgot about the doctor’s appointment scheduled for last Thursday, misplaced your keys for the umpteenth time, and cannot remember the name of your new neighbor for the life of you. Is all of this simply a regular part of aging...
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Being a caregiver for someone with Alzheimer’s disease or any other form of dementia requires creativity, patience, and empathy, the ability to step outside of your personal reasoning and logic and understand just why a particular behavior is...
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Disbelief. Shame. Awkwardness. Discomfort. All of these feelings can cycle through a family caregiver’s heart when a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease showcases disinhibited behaviors, such as: Tactless or rude comments Inappropriate sexual...
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It may come seemingly out of nowhere: you present your loved one’s favorite tuna sandwich on the table – light on the mayo, no onions – something that typically brings her joy. But this day, she forces the plate away and will not take a bite...
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Loneliness. Isolation. Confusion. These feelings are getting to be commonplace for many of us during the COVID-19 pandemic, but when you factor in the element of dementia or Alzheimer’s, the difficulties and frustrations are increased to a...
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Searching through bins, cabinets, and closets, taking out assorted items from drawers, and searching repetitively through a variety of items may be frustrating for those providing care for a senior with Alzheimer’s, but in fact these...
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Being a dementia caregiver for a senior loved one is a fluid, ever-evolving undertaking. One day can be calm and peaceful, with your family member enjoying activities, eating healthy meals, and sharing laughter with you; while the following day...
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Incontinence is easier to manage with these dementia care tips. Dementia care necessitates both empathy and creativity to manage a variety of complex behaviors and effects, and that is especially true with regards to incontinence, something that...
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