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+...
Does Extreme Heat Make Dementia Worse?
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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.
Therapists Who Work with Dementia Patients and Their Families
When you or your loved one are looking for a therapist who is experienced with dementia, you may encounter some confusion with the many titles that mental health professionals hold, as well as what they treat. We hope that this blog will help you to better understand your options in the Round Rock, Texas area.
Helping a Dementia Patient with a Death of a Loved One
Grieving is a process that takes time, and healing involves accepting the loss. Losing a person that we care about is never easy, but we live our lives knowing that the people that we love, including ourselves, will eventually die. We expect others to respect us and tell us when someone has died.
What Can Someone with Dementia eat?
These basic diet guidelines are super-important to the nutrition of our senior loved ones with dementia as they cover the vital nutrients that support the brain, heart, nervous system, bone structure, and immune system.
Elopement in Dementia, What Do I Do?
Elopement is a traumatic experience for everyone involved, and rightfully so, as elopement in a person with dementia always puts life at risk. That’s why it’s best to be prepared.
Driving with Dementia
If your parent is taking much longer than usual to run errands or go grocery shopping, they may be getting lost in familiar places, or having other issues with driving.
Answering Repetitive Questions from a Loved One with Dementia
It is early morning and your loved one with dementia has already asked several times, “Am I seeing the doctor today?” Your patience is wearing thin. Why is she asking this? How can you answer her question satisfactorily? Is there anything else that you can do to help her?