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 […]
How Family Caregivers Benefit from Professional Dementia Respite Care
Receiving a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia for a senior you love is heartbreaking, and will immediately bring about a number of concerns and questions. What will life be like for my loved one? How will the condition impact everyday behaviors and functioning? Where will he or she live? And exactly […]
Dementia-Friendly Home Modifications for the Elderly
The daily dilemmas of providing care for a senior loved one with Alzheimer’s disease are constantly changing. Today, the challenge might be frustration because of the inability to communicate effectively. Another day, it might be wandering and trying to go “home.” There can be sleepless nights if sundowning is a factor, or aggressive actions and […]
Travel Tips when a Loved One Has Alzheimer’s
After spending considerable time in social distancing and isolation, this summer may lead you even more than normal to want to journey to visit friends, or even to just experience a change of scenery and some pleasant activities. And if you provide care for a member of the family with Alzheimer’s or dementia, having your […]
How Reminiscing Is an Effective Memory Therapy for Seniors with Dementia
Memories…every single day we’re creating new ones, but there is something particularly heartwarming about revisiting those from a long time ago. For seniors with Alzheimer’s or another type of dementia, with a reduced capacity to retain short-term memories, memories from many years’ past are all the more important. In fact, reminiscence memory therapy is becoming […]
Life-Enriching Activities for Senior Citizens with Alzheimer’s
Finding purpose, meaning, and joy in the community around us is crucial for our wellbeing, and that doesn’t change when a senior is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. Nonetheless, continuing to remain involved with hobbies and interests can become difficult, given that it’s very common for those in the early stages of dementia to withdraw from […]
Reduce Agitation and Other Common Dementia Behaviors with the MAP Approach: Music, Art and Pets
Like many aspects in life, resourcefulness can go a long way when it comes to providing care for a senior loved one with dementia. At Compassionate Nursing Services, we understand how challenging it can be to fulfill the ever-changing needs inherent with dementia; on a single day, a senior loved one might feel calm and […]
Caregiver Corner: What to Expect from Each Stage of Alzheimer’s
Like the changing of the seasons, the progression of Alzheimer’s disease can be marked by a number of key differentiators. And although each individual experiences the disease uniquely, there are some commonalities prevalent that typically present in each stage. Compassionate Nursing Services of St. Louis offers the following signs for family caregivers to be aware […]
Experience the Physical and Emotional Oasis of Respite Care
Family caregivers and dementia care providers, we salute you! We know what a selfless lifestyle you’ve undertaken to provide ongoing care for your senior loved one at home, and the many benefits he or she is enjoying with the opportunity to age in place where it’s most comfortable. But we also know how trying it […]