Coping With Difficult Behavior

By |2023-05-01T04:02:31+00:00April 18, 2023|ALZHEIMERS, BLOG, CAREGIVERS, DEMENTIA, HEALTH & WELLNESS, LEWY BODY DEMENTIA, MEMORY CARE|

As Alzheimer’s and other dementias progress, behaviors change. Some behaviors — such as agitation and aggression — can pose very difficult challenges for caregivers. People with Alzheimer’s or dementia may [...]

Evaluating What Works in Dementia Care

By |2024-01-09T16:53:27+00:00October 20, 2022|ALZHEIMERS, BLOG, CAREGIVERS, DEMENTIA, HEALTH & WELLNESS, MEMORY CARE|

This is the fourth in our 5-part dementia CARES series. Learn how to properly respond to dementia-related behaviors here in the previous post. Click here to start at the beginning [...]

Responding Appropriately to Dementia-Related Behavior

By |2024-01-09T16:54:20+00:00September 3, 2022|ALZHEIMERS, BLOG, CAREGIVERS, DEMENTIA, HEALTH & WELLNESS, MEMORY CARE|

“Remember, the person with dementia is not GIVING you a hard time; the person with dementia is HAVING a hard time.” - Unknown One of the most challenging obstacles for [...]

Respite Care: Relief For Caregiver Burnout

By |2024-01-09T16:55:22+00:00August 18, 2022|ALZHEIMERS, BLOG, CAREGIVERS, DEMENTIA, HEALTH & WELLNESS, LEWY BODY DEMENTIA, LIFE ENGAGEMENT, MEMORY CARE|

Caregiver burnout is a growing trend that shows no sign of slowing. Spouses, or children, who are leaving their jobs and, at times, society, to take on the noble task [...]

Assessing dementia-related behaviors: can you read the clues?

By |2024-01-09T16:56:03+00:00July 21, 2022|ALZHEIMERS, BLOG, CAREGIVERS, DEMENTIA, HEALTH & WELLNESS, MEMORY CARE|

Caring for a person with dementia requires you to wear a lot of hats, but none is more important than that of the detective. As the brain changes, so do [...]

Building A Connection: The Cornerstone to Great Dementia Care

By |2024-01-09T16:57:10+00:00July 5, 2022|ALZHEIMERS, BLOG, CAREGIVERS, DEMENTIA, MEMORY CARE|

An effective dementia care plan is one that honors and connects with a person’s unique life story; their culture and spiritual life, their likes and dislikes, and all the things [...]

Dementia and the Holidays: Shifting our Perspective

By |2023-05-01T04:38:25+00:00December 3, 2021|ALZHEIMERS, BLOG, CAREGIVERS, DEMENTIA, HEALTH & WELLNESS, MEMORY CARE|

“It’s the most wonderful time of the year” – or so the song goes. But for those caring for someone with Alzheimer's or another form of dementia, the holidays can [...]

Dementia and the Holidays: Taking a Positive Approach To Care

By |2020-12-22T15:58:18+00:00December 22, 2020|ALZHEIMERS, BLOG, CAREGIVERS, DEMENTIA, HEALTH & WELLNESS, MEMORY CARE|

“It’s the most wonderful time of the year” – or so the song goes. But for those caring for someone with Alzheimer's or another form of dementia, the holidays can [...]

The Impact of Alzheimer’s on African Americans

By |2020-06-02T16:42:48+00:00June 2, 2020|ALZHEIMERS, BLOG, DEMENTIA, HEALTH & WELLNESS, MEMORY CARE, Nurses|

You may be surprised to learn that Alzheimer’s is the fourth leading cause of death for African Americans, but only the sixth leading cause of death among whites. It is [...]