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!
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.
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.
While arts and crafts may seem like simplistic busy work, there are at least six benefits of involving dementia patients in arts and crafts activities.
Sugar has a bad reputation for contributing to almost every health concern, from tooth decay and diabetes to obesity and hyperactivity. Researchers discovered a link to an increasingly common condition: dementia.
When you learn someone close to you has Alzheimer’s disease, deciding when and how to tell your family and friends may be difficult, especially when it comes to children. South Mountain Memory Care can help get you started.
