It is easy to get caught up in the daily tasks of caregiving for a senior you love. There is a great deal to be done, and sometimes it is just simpler and much more efficient to do it all yourself, letting a senior loved one relax. After all, our elders have taken care of […]
continue readingPrimary caregivers for someone with Alzheimer’s disease are frequently all too familiar with the difficulty experienced in trying to take a quiet minute or two alone – to use the restroom, get a quick shower, or even step into another room. Dementia and a fear of being alone often go hand in hand, and those […]
continue readingYou altogether forgot about the doctor’s appointment scheduled for last week, misplaced your sunglasses for the umpteenth time, and cannot remember the name of your new neighbor for the life of you. Is all of this simply an ordinary part of growing older, or could it be early onset Alzheimer’s disease or another type of […]
continue readingLooking through bins, cupboards, and closets, pulling out assorted items from drawers, and sorting repetitively through a plethora of items could be frustrating for anyone providing care for a member of the family with Alzheimer’s, but in fact these behaviors are fulfilling an objective. Rummaging can grant a degree of comfort for those with dementia, […]
continue readingTimes of crisis may bring out both the very best and the worst in us. Throughout the coronavirus pandemic, we have heard stories of people hoarding products and selling them to generate an excessive profit, together with stories of wonderful people who selflessly met the needs of others despite their particular fears.
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