Category: Dementia Care

For seniors with dementia, it can be difficult to trust people or make sense of the world around them. If your elderly loved one with dementia experiences these feelings of confusion and suspicion, he or she may also begin to resist doing important everyday activities, such as eating or taking prescribed medications. To ensure your loved one takes the medications...

A dementia diagnosis can be difficult for the whole family, but it can be especially difficult for the primary caregiver if it’s his or her first time caring for a senior with dementia. Below are some tips to assist the first-time dementia caregiver.  Talk about It People who are newly diagnosed with dementia typically have many moments of mental clarity....

It’s always difficult to discover a parent has dementia, but it’s important to take a deep breath and keep an open mind about what a person with dementia can do. Many older adults with this condition can live at home for years, and providing your aging parent with the right type of care can help him or her stay independent. ...