by Sundara Senior Living | Nov 8, 2019 | Caregiver Tips, Dementia, Memory Care
As a caregiver, making a residence safe for a person with dementia is a process that involves seeing the home environment through the eyes of the one that you are caring for, as they no longer see the world as you do. Danger zones are areas of a home where specific...
by Sundara Senior Living | Oct 25, 2019 | Caregiver Tips, Dementia, Round Rock
Handling Sexually Inappropriate Behavior Inappropriate sexual behavior is disturbing, but it may feel like a much greater challenge when your loved one or the one you care for with dementia acts in ways that are new or different for them. Sexual Desire in People with...
by Sundara Senior Living | Oct 11, 2019 | Caregiver Tips, Dementia
Outside the Home Home safety outside of the main living area of the home for people with dementia is crucial and it takes on an entirely different aspect compared to home safety within the interior living area. Safety and Level of Independence The level of safety...
by Sundara Senior Living | Sep 27, 2019 | Caregiver Tips, Memory Care, Round Rock
You might believe the idea of taking care of yourself first as a caregiver is selfish, especially if the one that you take care of needs you in a physical or mental compacity 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Don’t believe this self-imposed lie for a moment. The...
by Sundara Senior Living | Sep 13, 2019 | Caregiver Tips, Dementia
Inside the Home Whether your loved one is in the early stages of dementia and is able to live alone, or if you have become the caregiver inside your own home, home safety is key to the protection of their life. Even if your loved one is still able to manage...
by Sundara Senior Living | Jul 30, 2019 | Caregiver Tips, Memory Care
Determining how to pay for assisted living for a loved one diagnosed with Alzheimer’s or other types of dementia can feel like a daunting task. Frequently, assisted living is paid for out of pocket. People also use a combination of Social Security, Medicaid, Veterans...
