Taking Care Of Yourself As A Caregiver
One of the first things they say on an airplane is that if the oxygen masks come down, put on your own memory caregiver mask first before helping others with theirs. You cannot care for someone else before you care for yourself as a memory caregiver. The quality of care that you provide for yourself […]
Alzheimer’s Disease And Related Dementia: Navigating Through The Holidays
The stress of the holidays can take a toll on families, so make sure to plan ahead. Invite family and friends to meet as a group before the event. Discuss location, transportation plans, the menu, and activities to do during the event. Decide which traditions you might need to adapt and which you would like […]
How To Create Moments That Matter While Visiting Your Loved One With Alzheimer’s Disease Or Dementia
A visit from a loved one might be a special and meaningful part of the day for a person with dementia. As dementia progresses, you will notice changes in people’s ability to communicate verbally due to cognitive challenges. Trouble finding words, increased confusion, and even inappropriate behavior are all normal. Remember to keep conversation simple, […]
Lending Innovation & Care
It may surprise you to know one in seven Americans over 70 have some form of dementia, according to a national study conducted by the University of Michigan Institute for Social Research and Duke University Medical Center. The population-based research found that about 3.4 million people, or 13.9 percent of the population age 71 and […]
