How To Plan a Dementia-Friendly Holiday
With some careful, determined planning, and a few modifications, in most cases, holiday gatherings can be manageable and even memorable for caregivers and patients alike.
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Your Loved One with Dementia Will Enjoy Charming Poinsettias
If your loved one resides in a memory care community in Allentown and the Lehigh Valley, holidays are the perfect opportunity to bring in rich colors and natural texture. Displaying poinsettias is a top seasonal favorite in floral decor.
What Gifts Could You Buy for Memory Care Residents with Dementia?
Finding that “perfect gift” for a dementia resident takes extra thought and creativity, Memory-care experts have provided guidelines to give direction to your holiday shopping for that very special someone.
Quick Tips for Sharing Holidays with Alzheimer’s and Dementia Patients
Spending holidays with loved ones with dementia will not be “like it used to be,” but it doesn’t have to be stressful. Remember, it’s not about the time but about the time together!
Suffering in Silence: Older Adults Need to Speak Up About Their Mental Health
It’s not unusual for older adults to struggle with mental health issues. According to the National Council on Aging, 20% of people 55 and older suffer from some kind of mental health concern.
Driving Safety and Alzheimer’s Disease
In the early stages of dementia, some people are able to keep driving. But as skills get worse, at some point, it will no longer be safe to be behind the wheel. It’s important to start thinking about when a person should give up driving.
