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Time For Memory Care- 7 Clues To Help You Decide
As we age, we all tend to have those moments where we can’t remember things. Where we put our keys or handbag, or someone’s name. But when should we be concerned? It can be difficult to tell when we see someone every day. Their decline in memory won’t...
Dementia-Friendly Gift Ideas For Christmas
Finding a dementia-friendly gift for someone you love this Christmas is not that hard. We have some great ideas. When you are thinking about gifts for a loved one living with dementia, it may be a bit more difficult. Many traditional items they may have enjoyed in the...
Hearing Loss, Dementia and COVID Masks
Dementia and COVID recommendations propose a unique problem. Add in hearing loss and you really have a challenge with COVID masks. Many places throughout the world have a mandatory face mask policy for all public places. This includes public transport, shopping...
Thanksgiving With COVID and Memory Loss
With the way things are progressing with the pandemic, it looks as if Thanksgiving may all but canceled. As the holidays approach, many people are wondering how they are going to celebrate, if at all. And put together Thanksgiving with COVID, and dementia and...
What Is Sundowning?
Dementia comes in many forms, with many side effects and triggers. Some include mood swings, sudden clarity, disruptive behavior, and more. There are certain events or occasions that can trigger theses, as well. A common complaint from caregivers is dealing...
Natural Solutions For Chronic UTI in Elderly People
Coping with an elderly person can come with plenty of challenges. Urinary tract infections ( often referred to as a UTI) tend to be one of them. And a chronic UTI can also be a challenge to cope with for a carer and the individual. Made worse, if the...
Normal Aging? Or Could It Be Dementia?
As people age, it seems quite natural that may have memory lapses. Perhaps they confuse us with our sibling. Forget to show up for an appointment. But how can we tell if it is normal aging or something more serious? With aging comes dementia. If you are...
What Is Vascular Dementia?
Vascular Dementia is the second most common form of Dementia after Alzheimer’s. It has the same types of symptoms as other forms of Dementia, but it’s causes are different. It affects a different part of the brain than other forms of the disease....
Pain and Dementia- When Communication Gets In The Way
Helping a senior in pain can be challenging. But when pain and dementia are both a part of the picture it can be especially hard. Knowing if someone is in pain when they can’t communicate is very frustrating. And this is for both the patient and the carer. Someone...
Medication and Dementia – What You Need To Know
Medication and dementia often go hand in hand. If you have someone in your life with dementia, you know how challenging it is. But, it’s challenging for them too. As their condition matures, you may notice other changes in them. It’s important to know that any...