Elder Care Series: The Strong Willed Elder
Caring for a strong willed loved one can be a challenge. If your elder has dementia, you likely have an added layer of strain built in. One way to ease the stress in your day is to learn to pick…
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When Your Elder with Alzheimer’s No Longer Recognizes You
One of the most difficult situations that can come along with Alzheimer’s is your loved one no longer recognizing you. Thankfully, this doesn’t happen in the early stages of the disorder. According to Newsmax Health, over time this form of…
Prevent Wandering in Elders with Dementia
According to Alzheimer’s Society Canada, 564,000 Canadians have dementia, and another 25,000 people are diagnosed annually. Of people diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, Lewy Body Dementia, or any another type of dementia, 6 people in every 10 will wander. Wandering occurs when…
Lewy Body Dementia – The Very Common Yet Unknown Dementia
Lewy Body Dementia (LBD) is the second most common type of progressive dementia, but many people haven’t heard of it. It’s closely related to Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s, and shares many of the symptoms with these two more widely known disorders.…
Eldercare Series: Comfort Care for Loved Ones with Dementia
Stuffed animals and soft blankets aren’t just for kids, but valuable tools for eldercare. Research shows that people with Alzheimer’s and dementia can also benefit from having familiar comfort objects around them. On top of these comforting objects, comfort care…
Eldercare Series: Is it Normal Aging or is it Dementia?
As a person ages, many things change. They may not see as well as they once did, they may become hard of hearing, and they may not remember things as easily as they did before. As a busy member of…
Holiday Party Tips for Families Dealing with Elder Dementia and Alzheimer’s
The holidays are meant to be a magical time filled with family and gatherings, but things can get complicated when you have a loved one dealing with dementia, Alzheimer’s, or memory loss. While holiday gatherings and activities may be different…