The holiday season is a time for togetherness, laughter, and cherished traditions—but for caregivers, it can also bring a unique set of challenges....
How to Communicate with Someone with Dementia
Communicating with someone who has dementia can be difficult, but don’t give up! Get tips to reconnect with your loved one after a dementia diagnosis.
Dementia Caregiving: How to Get Through the Bad Days and Enjoy the Good Days
Caring for someone with dementia is incredibly rewarding, and it’s also a big responsibility. It’s comforting to know your loved one is being taken...
Does Extreme Heat Make Dementia Worse?
Summertime in Texas can be brutal. Even those of us who are native to Central Texas can struggle to handle the merciless heat. The unceasing 100+...
Can My Parent Get a Private Room in Assisted Living or Memory Care?
If you’ve been looking for a private room in assisted living for your parent, you know that it can be a frustrating task. Many communities have a long wait list for private rooms – but what if your parent needs 24/7 care now? You might consider skipping the wait, since companion rooms offer a range of benefits for individuals with memory care issues.
How to Help Someone With Dementia Live Well
While there’s no cure for dementia, there are things you can do to make your loved one as happy and comfortable as possible. Despite their diagnosis, they still have time left, maybe many years, so you should do everything you can to help them live well.
Finding Joy in Life With Dementia
Loving someone with dementia can be so difficult at times. It’s hard to remember on the ‘bad’ days, but they are still capable of feeling love, purpose, fulfillment and joy. The affection that they can show demonstrates how powerful human emotion is, even overcoming cognitive decline. There is joy beyond the diagnosis, not just gloom, and that’s true for you, your loved one and the entire family.
Treating Dementia PLUS A Chronic Illness in Round Rock, Texas
Caring for a parent, spouse or another family member with dementia isn’t always easy, and it’s even more complicated if your loved one is living with both dementia and another chronic illness, like cancer or diabetes. How do you manage it all – the practical day-to-day things, as well as the emotional impacts of a situation like this? And where can you find help here in the Round Rock, Texas area?