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When a loved one is in memory care, many caregivers find it difficult to include them in the joy of the season. However, even though it takes a bit more time and careful planning, making your loved ones in memory care a part of your holidays is one of ...
There are nearly 40 million caregivers across the United States who are providing support, care and assistance to aging loved ones. Very few of these individuals are trained, and most, if not all, are providing these services free of charge. ...
Aging in place isn’t something that people often think of when it comes to memory care. After all, memory care patients require a great deal of assistance, and many assume that a diagnosis of dementia, Alzheimer’s disease or another form of memory ...
It’s often said that family members are the “second victims” of dementia, Alzheimer’s disease or another form of memory impairment. Since the disease doesn’t affect just the individual but the relationships and lives of the entire family, there will come ...
During the holiday season, we’re always thinking about the gifts we can give to others. We also may be thinking of ways we can “give back,” whether it’s donating time, money or energy to causes or to those less fortunate. As you’re thinking about what ...
New Year’s Eve can be a fun, exciting and nostalgic celebration. It’s a time to look back and reminisce about everything that happened in the past year, as well as to look forward to the excitement of all the new opportunities the new year will bring. ...
If you or a person you love are concerned about memory loss and wonder if recent cognition issues are due to simple aging or something else, you may also wonder what your next steps are. You’ve probably already been told (through your research or from ...
As a caregiver, you probably are aware of the necessity to do holidays a little differently when you have a loved one with dementia. Things that you and your loved one may have enjoyed in holidays past – going out caroling, visiting far-flung friends and ...
The holidays are stressful for just about everyone. For caregivers of seniors, who are already juggling their many responsibilities, the holidays are the perfect storm of stress, obligation and expectations to cause burnout.
“The holidays are a time ...
The holidays are supposed to be a happy time, filled with friends and family and good cheer. But for people who have lost a loved one, or who are living with a very different situation now that their loved one has Alzheimer’s disease or another form of ...
The holidays are the perfect time to celebrate together with friends and family. But for families or caregivers who have loved ones with dementia or another form of memory loss, the holidays can be quite stressful.
“The loved one with dementia is ...
The holidays are almost here, and that means festive gatherings, feasts and fun. Many of us think of the holidays as a time to relax and enjoy a little well-deserved relaxation. However, if you’re a caregiver to a senior loved one with dementia, the ...