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...
Providing care to a family member or a friend with dementia is a mentally and physically challenging job. Everyone needs a break—it is normal. Seeking help through respite care does not mean you cannot handle your role as a caregiver, in fact, it reflects well on...
This blog is part of a 3 part series on home safety tips for dementia. Find the rest of the series below! Inside the Home Outside the Home As a caregiver, making a residence safe for a person with dementia is a process that involves seeing the home environment through...
This blog is part of a 3 part series on home safety tips for dementia. Find the rest of the series below! Danger Zones Inside the Home 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...
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...
