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...
Dementia Behaviors: Is Incontinence Becoming an Issue?
Caring for a loved one with dementia who is beginning to experience incontinence can feel overwhelming and difficult. Incontinence, which involves...
When can FMLA be Used for Caregiving?
Can you use FMLA leave to care for a precious family member with dementia? Here are some resources that can help achieve better care for your loved ones.
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+...
Keeping a Routine as a Caregiver of Someone with Dementia
One of the simplest yet most important things to remember in dementia caregiving is that routine is critical. When their day is unstructured, it can feel unpredictable and therefore unsafe for someone with dementia. Routine can provide this needed structure, for both the individual with dementia and the caregiver.
Things You Can Do to Make Sure Your Parents’ Home is Safe
As our parents age, we often take on the role of caregiver, and the management of this can happen from afar. From a distance, we can take measures to help our parents remain safe, but the first step is to physically visit our parents to identify things that we can change.
8 Red Flags of Dementia to Look For When Visiting Aging Parents
Are you visiting your aging parents for the holidays and are wondering what signs to look for if you are worried about dementia? Take this time to make sure they are ok and get help if needed.
Common Ailments, Conditions, and Symptoms that Come with Dementia
It’s worrisome when our loved ones with dementia suddenly exhibit changes in behavior. That’s why we’ve compiled a list of some of the most common ailments and conditions that occur with dementia, what behavior changes could come with them, as well as some caregiving tips on how to handle them.