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How Can I Handle Incontinence with Dementia?

If you are a caregiver and your loved one is starting to have accidents with incontinence, the challenges can feel enormous. You may be fearing that you will not be able to handle the incontinence and that you may have to turn to care options other than yourself. You are not alone in this struggle, and we want you to know that there is hope. We have some practical tips for you that many caregivers follow to manage incontinence.

How to Be the Caretaker of a Parent You Don’t Get Along With

Caregivers

Relationships between parents and their children aren’t always picture-perfect, and as people grow older they can change for the better or for the worse. Caregiving an aging parent isn’t an easy feat, but it can be much more stressful if the parent has dementia.

Celebrating Our Parents with Dementia

Caregivers

It is natural to feel a sense of unease when caregiving a parent with dementia. Role reversal often becomes part of the process, which can be a...

Can You Get Disability Pay for Dementia?

Planning for Long Term Care

We understand that financial planning for the care of your loved one with dementia can feel like a huge undertaking. Know that at any age, your loved one may be eligible for benefits from the Social Security Administration (SSA) that can help pay for dementia care.

How Do I Handle Apathy in My Loved One with Dementia?

Caregivers

When apathetic behaviors set in, your loved one may have the cognitive ability to engage in self-care or other daily activities that they once participated in, but they simply do not do so without extra support.

Sleep Problems with Dementia

Caregivers

Problems with sleep are common in older adults, but people with dementia have a much more difficult time.

As a caretaker of a loved one with dementia, frequent sleep disturbances can be stressful, and they can lead to mental and physical exhaustion for everyone involved. The initial steps that you can take to help your loved one (and you) get a better night’s sleep are to understand what can cause the sleep issues and to rule any contributing factors out.

Help! My Loved One Keeps Calling Me Several Times a Day!

Caregivers

When your loved one keeps calling you, it’s most likely because they need something – even if it’s just a chat to alleviate loneliness. If you’re finding their constant calls frustrating, there are things you can do to reassure your loved one and bring some routine into their life – and a little peace back into yours.

How Long Will It Take for My Loved One to Adjust to Living in a Memory Care Facility?

Planning for Long Term Care

Unfortunately, there is no way to predict how long the adjustment period will last. It can take days, weeks, or months. Much of the outcome depends upon the type and severity of dementia, if your loved one is prepared for the move, the environment (the facility), and the level of support that is given (by yourself, family, and staff) during and after the move.

How Can I Handle Incontinence with Dementia?

How to Be the Caretaker of a Parent You Don’t Get Along With

Celebrating Our Parents with Dementia

How Do I Handle Apathy in My Loved One with Dementia?

Sleep Problems with Dementia

Help! My Loved One Keeps Calling Me Several Times a Day!

How Long Will It Take for My Loved One to Adjust to Living in a Memory Care Facility?

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