Everyone wants to be independent. When we’re children, we want to dress ourselves (even if it takes significantly longer than if our parents were to do it); when we’re young adults, we crave living on our own (even if we have to call Dad to ask him how to change an air filter). The desire …
If you’re caring for a loved one with dementia, you might have noticed that they get more irritable or confused starting late afternoon – when the sun, literally, starts to go down. You may have thought this was merely a coincidence, but it’s a common occurrence called sundowning. Sundowning can cause increased behavioral changes, just as the day is …
Reprinted by Permission from the Dementia Care News The Seven Stages of Alzheimer’s describes the main stages of Alzheimer’s and the pattern of symptoms that typically occur in individuals living with Alzheimer’s dementia. It is important to note that not everyone living with Alzheimer’s or related dementia will experience the same symptoms or progress at the same rate …
Caring for an older loved one is full of emotions and decisions. You may be conflicted about how best to handle the situation. While you know that it will soon be time for them to get professional support, you also feel guilty and want to push that decision off until it’s absolutely necessary. Families will often …
When considering Assisted Living, several questions come up: What types of apartments are available? What types of amenities are available? What is the staff-to-resident ratio? There’s one question, though, that may be the most important of them all: How do you pay for it? Many people assume that health insurance or Medicare will cover Assisted Living services, but unfortunately, this …
One of the most challenging decisions you will have to make as a caregiver is deciding when/if it’s time to transition your parent or loved one into a senior living community. Being in this position can prompt many feelings, including sadness, apprehension, confusion, and guilt. However, there may come a time when your parent(s) needs …
