Dementia and Alzheimer’s Care

Dementia is a progressive impairment of cognitive function caused by damage to the brain. Over time, a person with dementia will have increased difficulty with memory, understanding, communication, and reasoning. Healthcare providers frequently speak about a person’s dementia in terms of stages. This can be helpful for communicating with family or other healthcare providers regarding…

Memory care for low-income seniors is a fast-growing segment of elder care, encompassing professional caregiving services provided to those living with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia. With the rate of Americans being diagnosed with Alzheimer’s at an all-time high – at least 1 person is diagnosed with the disease every minute – entire memory…

Dementia is a general term used to describe a decline in mental ability that is severe enough to interfere with daily life. The most well-known and most common type of dementia is Alzheimer’s disease, although there are other, less-common types of dementia as well. While many people believe that a decline in cognitive skills and memory…

If your loved one has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or another type of dementia, you may be concerned about their safety. While Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias affect each individual differently, symptoms such as confusion and disorientation, limitations in mobility or coordination, and memory loss pose serious safety concerns. The good news:…

Many people think of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia as one and the same. However, there are some important differences between the two. Whether you have a loved one with Alzheimer’s or dementia, or you have an aging loved one who is experiencing cognitive and memory issues who has not yet been diagnosed, it’s important to…

Dementia comes with many new behaviors that may upset both you as the caregiver, as well as the person with dementia. Not all situations are preventable but having a few tricks up your sleeve to lessen irritation will calm and soothe everyone involved more quickly. Keep in mind that just because a person with…

If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease, you likely have countless questions. Family members of dementia patients want as much information as possible about a plethora of topics including how to provide support, how to plan for the future, how to go about getting the best…

This post explores the responsibility of ensuring that a loved one’s end-of-life wishes are honored, even if they suffer from some form of dementia. As someone caring for an aging family member, your first concern is usually making sure your loved one’s routine needs are being met. Bathing and toileting, wound-care, meal prep, and…