Something a lot of people don’t know is that dementia is not a disease in and of itself, but rather a group of symptoms that can be caused by a variety of factors. The first cause that occurs to people, and rightfully so, is Alzheimer’s disease, which is the leading cause of dementia worldwide. Lewy… […]
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If you’re caring for a parent with dementia, it’s nice to know that they are in a loving environment and that you can still spend time together and make memories. But caregiving can also be emotionally and physically draining, especially when their behavior changes and they become stubborn, defiant, or sometimes even aggressive. This can… […]
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As symptoms of dementia progress, accessibility in various respects tends to become a bigger issue. Thankfully, we live in a golden age of clever inventions that are specifically designed to make the lives of people with limited abilities easier. We won’t list actual device brands here, but rather categories of devices you may want to… […]
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For a loved one with dementia, living an otherwise healthy lifestyle can make a big difference in how the condition impacts their quality of life, and how it progresses. Caring for a loved one with dementia can also be overwhelming — through your care choices you have the power to dramatically impact his or her… […]
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If your loved one has been diagnosed with dementia, it can be a profoundly important and difficult time in your lives. You want to ensure you are doing everything you can to provide them comfort and autonomy. It is crucial to make hearing loss treatment and screening a part of your memory care plan for… […]
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When thinking of dementia, we typically tend to focus on common characteristics such as memory loss, difficulty finding the right word, or disorientation. However, other challenges include those related to activities of daily functioning, such as eating or drinking, that can get more difficult as the condition progresses. This means that a person with Alzheimer’s… […]
When caring for a parent with dementia, you know that the days can become physically and emotionally draining. When all you want for them is to be safe and comfortable, you may feel helpless and powerless in watching how dementia affects them. The good news is you can find happiness in your caregiving journey and… […]
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The death of a loved one is devastating for everyone involved but it is a special challenge when somebody in the family has dementia. It can be difficult for family members to decide when and how to share the sad news with the person. And what should you do when they forget it again? The… […]
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Getting a diagnosis of dementia for a loved one can be an incredibly difficult experience. It doesn’t only mean something for your loved one at this moment in time, but also affects the trajectory of the rest of their life. It will almost certainly make their life harder, and, as someone who cares for them,… […]
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When dealing with a loved one who has a diagnosis of dementia, it’s an unfortunate fact that alongside all the other worries, families often also have to think about the financial implications of this chronic condition. Put simply, a diagnosis of dementia almost certainly means the eventual need for long-term care, whether at home or… […]
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