For those providing care for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease or another type of dementia, a number of complicated effects must be carefully managed, but perhaps the most challenging include hallucinations, illusions, and suspicions that other people are out to... Read More
Alzheimer’s disease alters someone’s mind so that memories pertaining to current events are forgotten or mixed up while memories about the more remote past often stay intact. This can cause prior times to make more sense to someone with Alzheimer’s... Read More
Assisting someone with personal care needs, such as bathing, getting dressed and using the bathroom, can cause some feelings of discomfort. It’s difficult to set aside modesty and allow someone to help with basic tasks when you’re at your most vulnerable. And... Read More
“Someday…” There is no question you could dream up a number of ways to finish that sentence – most likely with things you’ve always dreamed of doing, but put away until a date when money or time allows. But what about your senior loved ones? They still have... Read More
Since moving several states away from your mom, you’ve made it a point to call her every Sunday morning, without exception. After catching up on what happened over the last week, she always reassures you that yes, she’s eating well, getting plenty of rest, taking her... Read More
