Maintaining Connections to Those with Dementia
Maintaining meaningful connections with dementia patients can be challenging, but it can be done.
The Value of a Memory Journal
If a beloved family member starts to have memory issues, there are a lot of new concerns and important decisions to make. However, there is one project that you shouldn't overlook – a memory journal. Memory journals can help your family members regain and re-experience the memories, past experiences, and significant life events that made [...]
Short and Long-Term Dementia Planning
Dementia, in all its forms, affects millions of individuals worldwide. If your family member is one of them, you might have a lot of questions about the future. As the disease advances, it becomes increasingly important to plan for the different stages of dementia to ensure that care is available and sufficient to help your [...]
Mobility Challenges for Seniors with Dementia
Seniors requiring memory care often face mobility challenges that can impact their daily lives and schedules in major ways.
The Link Between Dementia and Motor Skills
Some of the data regarding preclinical signs of dementia and declines in memory includes the onset of motor skill difficulties.
Visiting a Loved One in Memory Care
Visiting a senior family member who lives in a memory care residence can be complicated - especially when cognitive issues are causing unpredictable behavior.
Advocate for Your Senior in Memory Care
If your Mom or Dad is in a memory care facility, you can relieve any anxiety by being an active advocate for their care and well-being.
Sensory Activities for Memory Care
Sensory activities are eseential for those with dementia because they help them to interact emotionally, something they struggle to do.
How to Ease Sundowning
A good way to help ease confusion is to ask your loved one about their old routine and see if it matches their sundowning behavior.
Multiple Sclerosis and Memory Loss
While many do not associate MS with memory loss, cognitive impairment can manifest and cause notable intellectual and social disabilities.