Strategies to Prevent Wandering for Seniors with Alzheimer’s
Alzheimer’s disease can have a significant impact on an individual’s memory, judgment, and spatial awareness, frequently resulting in periods of wandering. Unfortunately, this can be scary for family members and dangerous for seniors. However, by taking proactive steps and following an Alzheimer’s care plan, the chances of seniors wandering and becoming lost are reduced. Strategies […]
Five Early Symptoms of Alzheimer’s
Alzheimer’s is a disease of the brain that will slowly reduce a person’s ability to remember, reason, and think clearly. For many, it is a slowly progressing disease that begins with minor brain disruptions that may make certain activities and tasks more difficult for the person to complete. Five Early Signs of Alzheimer’s (with five […]
Navigating the Emotional Aspects of Alzheimer’s Disease
Caring for a family member who has a cognitive illness like Alzheimer’s disease is a challenging journey to undertake. There are moments that are wonderful and moments that are full of grief and loss. Learning how to navigate these various emotions and still care for the Alzheimer’s patient is yet another complicated set of tasks. […]
Address Alzheimer’s Incontinence With the Help of Personal Care Aides
A healthy adult will recognize the pain and burning of a UTI, but someone with Alzheimer’s isn’t always going to be able to articulate what’s wrong.
What Are the Earliest Symptoms of Alzheimer’s Disease?
When Alzheimer’s disease is diagnosed earlier, your senior can get treatment earlier.
Top Ways to Engage Someone Who Has Dementia
Being diagnosed with dementia does not mean you shouldn’t remain active and involved in meaningful hobbies. They are still essential for your mental health!
Know the Realities of Caring for Your Mom as Alzheimer’s Progresses
Make sure you understand how the disease progresses and build a care plan that allows you to address your needs, too.
Do You Want Better Communication with Someone Who Has Alzheimer’s?
Now that your elderly loved one’s Alzheimer’s is progressing, it may be more difficult to communicate with them.
Four Ways to Make a Home Feel Safer for Someone with Dementia
Feeling safe at home is essential for everyone, but especially for your senior with dementia. Sometimes a smaller change is something that can make a big difference. Secure Anything that Might Be Too Sharp. Sharp objects are a huge problem for someone with dementia. In the past, your elderly family member may have been more […]
Pay Attention to the Signs of Alzheimer’s as They Progress: It Could Give You Clarity Regarding the Support Needed
Signs and symptoms of Alzheimer’s are going to progress. While there is no cure for Alzheimer’s yet, doctors and researchers have been finding ways to better treat this disease, which can delay the onset of more serious aspects of memory loss and improve quality of life for months and possibly even years for some patients. […]
