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 […]
Creating a Safe and Comforting Holiday for Loved Ones with Dementia
Living with dementia is daunting on any given day, but add in the disruptions to routine, extra visitors, decorations, and noise that come with the holidays, and you may just have a recipe for elevated agitation, stress, and discomfort. The secret to a satisfying holiday for both your family, along with a senior loved one […]
Alzheimer’s Disease and Halloween: The Specific Challenges and Steps to Overcome Them
There’s certainly no age limit in experiencing the fun of Halloween! Older adults are often thrilled by visits from trick-or-treaters, as well as the chance to delight in fall treats and fun decorations. Nonetheless, if a cherished older adult is struggling with the challenges of Alzheimer’s disease, certain elements of the Halloween season might be […]
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 […]
Tips to Diffuse Physical Aggression in Alzheimer’s
Of the many difficult behaviors that may occur in people with Alzheimer’s disease, perhaps the most perplexing is physical violence. Even a formerly calm senior can be at risk of aggressive outbursts, especially in the later stages of the disease, resulting from a number of factors: a lack of self-control and inhibition, mental distress, physical […]
Alzheimer’s Communication Tips from Compassionate Nursing Care’s Trained Dementia Caregivers
We all need to feel connected to others, and those with Alzheimer’s disease are no exception. But as the disease progresses, it can become increasingly difficult to know just what to say – and how to say it – without adding to the confusion and frustration that often go hand in hand for those with […]