Preparing to have a Happy Thanksgiving when dementia is in the picture just requires a little more planning. It is not easy to deal with a family member suffering from a mental health condition like dementia. Over time, you may learn how to communicate with them more...
The decision to move a parent to memory care is usually fraught with emotion. Even if you know it’s best for them, you still second guess your choice. Will they be taken care of? Am I being selfish? How will they take it? These are just some of the questions that may...
If a loved one is suffering from Alzheimer’s Disease or any other type of Dementia, you might find yourself in the role of their primary caregiver with little to no knowledge or prior experience. Taking care of someone with a regressing memory coupled with all other...
Let’s face it: Looking after the elderly is anything but easy. Between particular feeding times, doctor’s appointments, exercise, and regular washing and bathing, amongst other things, you’ll have a lot to do but not always the time to do it. Add to that a job,...
Caregiver burnout is real. Whether you work as a caregiver professionally or you are the primary caregiver for a loved one, you know how stressful that can be. Working with people with dementia is even more so. It’s important that you take time to...
Coping with one of your parents living with dementia is often overwhelming. It can already be enough to care for elderly parents, but what happens if both require dementia care, as well? This will be extremely difficult and frustrating. Each parent...
