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When Dementia is the Diagnosis
When a senior loved one is diagnosed with dementia, there are many emotions that come to the surface. For some family members, there is a sense of relief because they now know that there is a medical reason behind Mom or Dad’s peculiar behavior. For other...
When Your Loved One Hallucinates
When your loved one has a hallucination, it can be disturbing to both them and you. Your family member sees something they insist is real, and it isn't there. But to them, it's genuine and frightening. Causes of Hallucinations A hallucination can...
Hiring a Caregiver for Someone with Dementia
Caring for a loved one who has dementia can be exhausting, both physically and mentally. In the first stages, you felt as if you could handle everything without issue. However, your loved one has started to move into the latter stages, and it's more than...
Seasonal Sundowning and Alzheimer’s
The seasons changing can affect a person who has Alzheimer’s disease. Receiving more sunlight is helpful for Alzheimer’s patients. The start of spring and the onset of summer can have multiple effects. Since sundowning symptoms in Alzheimer's patients...
How to Handle Sundowning Issues
Sunset, for most people, is the end of the day and time to relax and unwind. But for a loved one with Alzheimer's or dementia, sunset is a time of confusion, agitation, memory loss, and even anger. If you're the family member who's caring for a loved one...
The Subtle Beginning Signs of Dementia
When a senior starts to develop dementia, the signs can be very subtle. Some of the symptoms of dementia and Alzheimer's is memory loss, such as forgetting something which was recently learned. Other indicators may be an increase of relying on memory aids...
Thanksgiving with Your Loved One with Dementia
When you celebrate the holidays with your loved ones it is the most satisfying part of the holidays. However, if your family member has dementia, it can be challenging at best. A person who has dementia can become even more confused and disoriented during...
Difference Between Dementia and Alzheimer’s
Many people interchange the terms dementia and Alzheimer's, but these are not the same thing. Dementia is a term which is used to describe symptoms in a person. These symptoms can impact a person’s communication abilities, daily performance of activities...
Reminiscence Therapy
When a person has Alzheimer’s or dementia, trying to remember names and events that happened recently can be stressful. Reminiscence therapy is when someone shares a memory from the past. The goal of this type of treatment is to help a loved one with...
When Diagnosed with Dementia
If you have been diagnosed with dementia recently, the news can bring a whole host of emotions to the surface. While the diagnoses may come as a surprise to some family members, other family members may have suspected it. How to cope with the news and...
