Author: Julie Kollada

About Julie Kollada: Prior to the founding of Open Arms Solutions, Julie established an impressive track record as a successful entrepreneur and respected business owner. For 18 years, she cultivated and prospered with an emphasis on quality service and building professional relationships. It was the experience with her own mother Jeanne a few years back that set her on a passionate course that led to the creation of Open Arms.

Posts by Julie Kollada

Dementia Symptoms: How to Handle Personality and Mood Changes

Posted on December 9, 2021 (February 15, 2022)

Dementia affects people in different ways, but changes in mood, personality, and behavior are very common dementia symptoms. The disease can result in a range of unpredictable behaviors, including poor judgment, aggression, mood swings, or repeated questioning. If your loved one has dementia, dealing with these changes can be emotionally daunting and can place enormous… […]

Tips to Help Your Parent with Dementia Enjoy the Holidays

Posted on November 25, 2021 (February 15, 2022)

The holidays are a great time to gather family and spend some quality time together. Of course, preparing for these gatherings can also be stressful, and for those with a loved one with dementia, there are some unique considerations. Here are some tips on designing your holidays so your parent or loved one with dementia… […]

How to Prepare Your Loved One for In-Home Memory Care

Posted on November 18, 2021 (February 15, 2022)

Hiring at-home care for your loved one with dementia is no easy choice. Once you’ve made the decision, it’s time to discuss what’s going to be happening with your parent or loved one. Having the Conversation Before the in-home care begins, you’ll need to discuss this with your loved one. Generally, when addressing the topic… […]

Dementia And Sleep Problems: How To Help A Loved One With Dementia Get A Better Night of Sleep

Posted on November 11, 2021 (February 15, 2022)

Difficulty sleeping and dementia often go hand-in-hand. If you’re taking care of a loved one with dementia, a better understanding of what contributes to sleep problems and how to promote a better night’s sleep can help you improve your loved one’s quality of life. While many seniors experience changes in their quality of sleep or… […]

11 Useful Resources for People Caring for A Loved One With Dementia

Posted on November 4, 2021 (February 15, 2022)

Caring for a loved one with dementia, for instance an aging parent, can be an emotionally draining experience. At times you may feel powerless, lonely, or like nobody understands what you’re going through. When this happens, reading educational articles, watching videos created to help caregivers, and getting in touch with people going through a similar… […]

The Benefits of In-Home Dementia Care

Posted on October 28, 2021 (February 15, 2022)

There are no easy decisions when one has a parent or loved one with dementia. As the prospect of care in the later stages of dementia enters the picture, families basically have three options: Taking care of the parent or loved one themselves Getting in-home care from a third party Moving the parent or loved… […]

Safety for Parents with Dementia: What is a Silver Alert

Posted on October 21, 2021 (February 15, 2022)

Almost everyone in the United States is familiar with the Amber Alert — the special alert issued when a child goes missing. It was designed to mobilize the entire community in the key few moments after a child goes missing, while they are easiest to find. Fewer people are aware of something similar that’s available… […]

Sensory Activities for Parents with Dementia

Posted on October 14, 2021 (February 15, 2022)

Keeping your parent with dementia engaged in their daily activities is one of the best ways to ensure their long term quality of life. For those dealing with dementia, anxiety can be a daily struggle. Sensory therapy can be a way of helping to relieve some of that anxiety. Here are just a few sample… […]

Vascular Dementia: Symptoms, Causes and Treatment

Posted on October 7, 2021 (February 15, 2022)

If you’ve been doing your research on dementia, you have probably discovered that there is no one clear cause for the condition. Instead, dementia is a condition characterized by a group of symptoms and that could have one or more causes. One of these most prevalent types of dementia is vascular dementia, which is actually… […]

What is Sundowning and How to Cope with It

Posted on September 30, 2021 (February 15, 2022)

Sundowning is a common symptom for those dealing with Alzheimer’s or dementia. The gist of the symptom is that as the day progresses into afternoon and evening, the person begins to exhibit confusion, irritability, fear, or general agitation. Why does this happen? The phenomenon is actually not well understood. It’s most likely related to fatigue,… […]