As the old song goes…Make new friends, but keep the old – one is silver, and one is gold. Studies have shown that maintaining a strong social network seems to be linked to slower cognitive decline. According to AARP, research suggests the level of social activity and engagement is the key to maintaining good mental Read More
Category: Alzheimer’s Home Care
The Gift of Time for Caregivers
Time is NOT on your side when you’re responsible for the health and safety of a loved one with Alzheimer’s or dementia. You may feel like you’re on a treadmill, constantly attending to this person’s needs, but not at all tending to your most basic ones—like actually working out on an actual treadmill. The lack Read More
Holiday Helpers – Talking to teens about dementia
Teens are smart and sensitive enough to understand why Grandma or Grandpa may look the same but is acting so differently. If they’ve taken a high school health, physiology or bio class, your teen may have even more questions about the person in your family who has dementia or Alzheimer’s. Here’s how to address your Read More
Holiday Helpers – Explaining dementia to little kids
If your holiday schedule includes quality time with a loved one who has Alzheimer’s or dementia, and you have young tots in tow, there are steps to avoid feeling like everyone is having a meltdown. Try to visit the person who has Alzheimer’s or dementia when he or she will be at their very best. Read More
What you need to know after a loved one has been diagnosed with Alzheimer
What to Expect After a Loved One Has Been Diagnosed With Alzheimer’s An Alzheimer’s diagnosis can be devastating. Not just for the person that has the disease, but for family and friends as well. It can be a frightening time, knowing that person is going to gradually change and require constant care. What exactly is Read More