Primary caregivers for people with dementia are frequently all too familiar with the challenge of trying to grab a minute or two alone – to …Read More
Category: Cognitive Health
Understanding the Link Between Hearing Loss and Dementia
March 24, 2023
When checking in on Mom, you notice the television blaring and she keeps asking you to repeat what you’ve said or speak up because she …Read More
8 Behaviors That May Indicate Alzheimer’s in a Loved One
February 24, 2023
You can’t quite put your finger on it, but you’ve begun to notice some differences in a parent’s behaviors recently. He is somewhat more forgetful …Read More
Recognizing Mild Cognitive Impairment in a Senior Loved One
December 16, 2022
Returning home for the holidays is a fantastic chance to think back on holidays past and make some new memories. But it’s also a time …Read More
How Home Care Helps Following a Stroke
October 21, 2022
Having a stroke is a distressing, unexpected experience. The effects can range from minimal to life-changing, but a very important factor is apparent: follow-up care …Read More
How to Manage False Accusations When a Loved One Has Dementia
July 22, 2022
Envision having a fantastic afternoon with your family member with dementia, listening to music and playing a game of cards together, when out of the …Read More
Caring for an Older Adult with Cognitive Decline: How Care at Home Can Help
June 3, 2022
If you are caring for an older adult with cognitive decline, you’re well aware of the range of emotions involved. On one hand, it is …Read More
Understanding Delirium in Older Adults and Tips for Treatment
February 25, 2022
With its similarities to dementia, delirium is often a complicated problem to understand and manage. Older people tend to be at risk of delirium, so …Read More
Non-Verbal Communication Ideas to Make Dementia Caregiving Easier
October 8, 2021
Communication can be so much more than just the spoken word. A smile, gesture, or touch can communicate a great deal, too. As dementia progresses …Read More
The Importance of Social Wellness for Older Adults and How Home Care Can Help
July 9, 2021
Living through more than a year of a worldwide pandemic taught us to never take for granted the small but extremely significant things in life: …Read More