Staying Safe in the Bathroom
Caregivers of persons with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias will want to ensure that their loved one can use the bathroom safely to avoid injury.…
Caregivers of persons with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias will want to ensure that their loved one can use the bathroom safely to avoid injury.…
People with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias may have trouble sleeping or experience disruptions in their sleep routines. They may sleep a lot or not…
Everyone in the family is affected when a loved one has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, including children and grandchildren. While it can be difficult…
By Mary Bates, MS, CT, Certified Dementia Practitioner Caregivers of persons with Alzheimer’s disease or other dementias strive their best to provide quality care for…
By Mary Bates, MS, CT, Certified Dementia Practitioner As we age, some individuals may become more forgetful, and it’s easy to leap to the conclusion…
It’s important for individuals with dementia to continue to participate in activities they enjoy as they contribute to their overall physical and mental well-being. Getting…
By Mary Bates, MS, CT, Certified Dementia Practitioner Helping a person with dementia maintain their appearance can boost their self-esteem. However, as a person’s dementia…
Holidays are a time of celebration and family gatherings, but often caregivers may feel overwhelmed as they try to balance their needs with those of…
National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month has taken place each November since 1983. The month honors those who are living with Alzheimer’s, advocates for a cure,…
As Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia progress difficulty swallowing, a condition known as dysphagia, is very common, and occurs most frequently in the late…