We’re all taught from a young age not to lie. You can probably remember breaking this rule as a child and how badly you felt about it. When supporting someone with memory loss, however, not reorienting them that they’ve lost their loved ones, pets, car, home, etc. can preserve their peace. With a diagnosis like […]
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Each year, December 5th marks National Bathtub Party Day! A warm, relaxing bath or shower to wash away all your worries sounds wonderful–or does it? As we age, bathing/showering, or not, can both present risks. The obvious danger of slipping and falling probably comes to mind, but not washing up also causes problems. Read […]
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Receiving a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia is never easy—it’s life-changing for the affected individual and his or her family and friends. Deciding to move a loved one to a memory care community can be especially difficult and overwhelming. Below are some tips and information for communicating with a loved one […]
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Choosing the right time to move is never easy. But what’s more difficult, and potentially dangerous, is waiting too long! The timing between someone receiving a memory loss diagnosis and the point they require 24-hour support varies greatly. While there’s no textbook answer on when to make the move, safety must be considered sooner rather […]
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More than 6 million Americans have Alzheimer’s disease, which is the most common (and widely known) form of dementia. When we think of dementia, it’s important to remember that not everyone will experience the same symptoms. With most diseases, there’s a process of progression, and there’s also a plan of care that can help minimize […]
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When we’re faced with hardships like health problems in life, all most of us want to hear is “Everything is fine.” We want to know that even on our worst days, it’s going to be ok. More than 6 million Americans are currently facing Alzheimer’s. The CDC tells us that at least 16 million caregivers […]
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You arrive at your mom’s house for a visit and she tells you that someone is stealing from her. She can’t find her checkbook and thinks she’s missing other things, too. You can’t help but feel anxious. As you walk through her house, you notice that her cupboards and drawers look like someone’s ransacked them. […]
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An elderly man walks to a dining room and smiles at a young lady with a flowing brown ponytail. He greets her and asks if she’ll accompany him to Saturday’s dance. She smiles and says, “You bet, I can’t wait!” He beams from ear to ear with a confident smile and joins his friends at […]
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After months of telltale signs, Mom has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. You started with checking in a few times a day by phone, which turned into daily visits to make sure she was still safe at home—and now it’s all become more than you expected. You’re even starting to feel stressed and burned out. […]
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There are simply no words to define what someone feels when they’re told, “You have Alzheimer’s disease.” Those words are so overwhelming. Finding the ability to take a breath, much less finding out the next steps in how to continue day-to-day life, seems unfathomable. We want you to know you’re not alone; there’s support available, […]
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