If it comes to the time when a family member needs moving into a nursing home or other care facility, you want to make sure that they’re going somewhere they’ll be happy and well looked after. So, you should do some research to make sure you find the perfect nursing home for them. Here are […]
Can Engaging in Creative Activities Help You Avoid Alzheimer’s Disease?
Can Engaging in Creative Activities Help You Avoid Alzheimer’s Disease?
Research is constantly being done into how we can attempt to prevent the onset of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia, slow down its progression when it does occur, and generally improve the quality of life of Alzheimer’s and dementia patients. One promising area of research is into the benefits of participating in creative activities, for those […]
Communicating with Those Who Have Memory Loss
Communicating with Those Who Have Memory Loss
If a family member or someone else you are providing care for is suffering from memory loss, dementia, or Alzheimer’s disease, it can be extremely difficult for you as well as them. Watching them change from the person you know and even forgetting who you are is an upsetting experience, but it is important that […]
How to Create a Checklist and Daily Care Plan for Dementia
How to Create a Checklist and Daily Care Plan for Dementia
As a caregiver for someone with dementia or Alzheimer’s, you can have a lot on your plate. With the health of both your loved one and yourself in mind, it is best to create care plans so that you know what needs to be done and when. This will make it much more manageable to […]
How to Support Distressed Dementia Patients
How to Support Distressed Dementia Patients
The symptoms and behaviors associated with dementia and Alzheimer’s disease vary from one patient to the next, and even from one day to the next. The results can be upsetting for both the patient and those around him or her. As a carer, friend, or family member, you want to support this person and help […]
How to Approach A Dementia Diagnosis
How to Approach A Dementia Diagnosis
Facing the diagnosis of an illness is never easy, but conditions like dementia can pose even greater challenges because they impact the cognitive abilities of the patient. Those facing symptoms of dementia or Alzheimer’s Disease may become defensive about their condition and are likely to hide it or deny it when confronted. So, it’s a […]
