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Breaking bread together is one of the joys of life. Enjoying a meal not only nourishes our bodies but strengthens our bonds, relationships and overall happiness. Good food is essential to a good life, but when someone has Alzheimer’s disease or another ...
The holidays are a wonderful time to come together and spend time with family, but if you’re a caregiver for a loved one with dementia, the holiday season can be more stressful than serene. Holiday celebrations need to be weighed against the safety, ...
November 2021 marks the 38th anniversary of National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month. In the 38 years since the inaugural call for individuals to build awareness of this disease, we as a society have learned so much about those living with cognitive ...
When your loved one has been diagnosed with dementia or another form of memory loss, it’s natural to have many questions. Perhaps one of the biggest questions that must be answered is whether your loved one will remain at home or move into a memory care ...
One of the most difficult parts of the dementia journey is when your loved one ceases to remember who you are.
“This is when many family members truly feel that their loved one is no longer ‘there,’ even though they are present physically,” says Erica ...
One thing that connects us all, no matter our age, is the desire to have an engaged, meaningful and connected life. In fact, staying connected and having a sense of purpose actually improve our health – physical, emotional and mental. That need and ...
When it’s time for you to research memory care options for your loved one with dementia, it’s common to feel confused and overwhelmed. There are so many options and seemingly similar programs, amenities and services that you can become paralyzed by ...
How do we as humans connect? Through communication – both verbal and nonverbal. Language helps us bond, learn more about each other and nurture relationships. When your loved one is living with dementia, communication is one of the skills that starts to ...
Caregiving isn’t just a job … it’s a lifestyle, and we mean that in the broadest sense possible. It often seems as if caregivers work 24/7, juggling all the needs of their loved one along with their own additional responsibilities. No wonder we call them ...
Exercise is incredibly important for all of us, no matter how old or young we are. It provides mental and physical benefits that extend well beyond the initial calorie burn. For those with dementia, it can be a significant factor in improving their ...
One of the hardest decisions family caregivers have to make is knowing when to place their loved one with dementia in a memory care community. There is no one answer to when this is the right option. It all depends on the individual’s disease ...
Caregiving for a loved one with dementia is a demanding job. It can also be a very lonely and isolating one. Many family caregivers feel as if “no one understands what they’re going through.” They may be hesitant to voice their concerns and frustrations ...