Understanding Delirium Symptoms in Seniors

With its similarities to dementia, delirium tends to be a challenging condition to diagnose and manage. Older adults are especially at risk for delirium, so our aging care experts have put together the following information that will help you recognize and react accordingly if you suspect it in a person you love. What is delirium? […]

The Benefits of Keeping a Journal for a Loved One with Dementia

Keeping a journal is growing in popularity, for a variety of reasons. Hardly the “Dear Diary” days of our childhood, it’s so much more than simply a means to safely express our secrets and dreams. Journaling is a wonderful way to ease stress, for instance. It allows for creative expression through writing, drawing, even just […]

Top Tips for Adapting Senior Holiday Activities for Those with Alzheimer’s

The constraints of the COVID pandemic wreaked havoc on last year’s holiday season, forcing many families to remain isolated from one another. Thankfully, this year families are able to embrace the opportunity to safely gather together once more. While decking the halls and getting ready for visits with family members, it’s vital to include adjustments […]

The Many Advantages of Exercise for a Senior Loved One with Dementia

When an older adult has dementia or Alzheimer’s and all of the challenges the conditions entail, family care providers need a toolbox full of helpful strategies. Out of all the unique strategies care providers can use to aid in making life as meaningful, safe, and comfortable as it can possibly be, there is one very […]

Non-Verbal Communication Ideas to Make Alzheimer’s Care Easier

Communication can be so much more than just the spoken word. A grin, gesture, or touch can speak volumes. As dementia progresses in a senior, it may become necessary to test out alternate methods to stay connected. If you are unsure where to start, try these suggestions to enhance Alzheimer’s care: Body Language and Movement Picture […]

How Dementia Impacts Senior Vision

The intricate steps involved in making it possible for us to see are remarkable. In the blink of an eye, our brains are able to take transmitted data from our surroundings, decipher that data in accordance with feedback from our other senses, thoughts, and experiences, and then formulate an understanding of the data to help […]

Is It Vascular Dementia or Alzheimer’s Disease?

Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia in the United States, impacting an estimated 5.8 million people. However,  there is another, lesser-known form of dementia causing cognitive impairment in seniors: vascular dementia. Understanding the symptoms and risk factors, along with the unique attributes that set it apart from Alzheimer’s, is crucial to obtaining […]

The Importance of Regular Dental Care for Seniors with Alzheimer’s

It is one of the first things we do each morning, and one of the final things we do every night, typically on autopilot without giving it a second thought. Yet it happens to be a complex process composed of a number of steps, making this seemingly simple task quite a challenge for a person […]

Caring for a Senior Loved One in the Late Stages of Dementia: Part 3 of 3

Receiving the news that your senior family member has been diagnosed with dementia is life-changing. Thinking through the many elements and aspects of the disease as well as its impact, both now and the long term, can be overwhelming. In this three-part series, we have examined the early, middle and late stages of dementia, detailing […]

Caring for a Loved One with Middle Stage Alzheimer’s: Part 2 of 3

Getting the news that an older loved one has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s is life-changing. Thinking through the many different facets and factors associated with the disease as well as its impacts, both currently and in the future, may be overwhelming. In this three-part series, we will examine the early, middle and later stages of […]