One of the first questions in many people’s minds when a member of the family is diagnosed with dementia is what the progression of dementia…
Understanding the Progression of Dementia
May 17, 2021
Tag: Dementia Care Tips
The End Stages of Dementia: What to Know When Lucidity Returns
April 19, 2021
Even when confusion and memory loss escalate through the end stages of dementia, there’s an interesting and welcome reprieve that often occurs. Formerly termed “terminal…
Creative Strategies to Engage Seniors with Low-Vision and Alzheimer’s
March 15, 2021
Finding activities that can be engaging and fun for a family member with Alzheimer’s disease tends to be a challenge. Add in vision impairment , and…
Dementia Communication – Try These Nonverbal Techniques With Seniors
November 12, 2019
Communicating with an older adult struggling with all the challenges of Alzheimer’s, especially in the middle and later stages, can be frustrating – both for…
Home Care in St. Louis, Missouri: Spotlight on Alzheimer’s Disease Research
June 13, 2018
Did you know that 5.7 million American seniors, or 10 percent of those over age 65, are currently diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease? Because that number…
Anosognosia: When Your Loved One Doesn’t Recognize His Dementia Impairment
January 9, 2018
“Why would you think I have Alzheimer’s? There isn’t anything wrong with me!” If perhaps you’ve heard a senior loved one with dementia frustratingly communicate…
Tips in Dementia Care: How to Handle Anxiety and Feelings of Distress at Home
July 7, 2017
“Home is where the heart is;” but what if the person you love has dementia and says, “I want to go home,” when he or…