Caregiving is not easy—not for the caregiver and not for the person receiving care. Respite care provides short-term relief for… Read More »Respite Care Provides a Break from Caring for a Loved One with Dementia
People with Alzheimer’s need to be active and do things they enjoy. However, activities they used to enjoy may become… Read More »Helping Loved Ones with Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias Avoid Boredom
There is no universal rule to govern the frequency and extent of visits. Staying flexible, consulting the community’s staff, and… Read More »Can You Visit a Dementia Patient Too Much?
A common misconception is that senior living communities are considered an institution, where the resident is left alone all day,… Read More »Don’t Feel Guilty About Moving Your Loved One Into a Memory Care Community
Walk around the Lehigh Valley and you will see people wearing pins and badges to signify their support for a… Read More »Flower Power: The Forget-Me-Not Badge To Raise Awareness of Dementia
It is common for people with Alzheimer’s disease to experience hallucinations, delusions, and paranoia. These symptoms can lead to fear… Read More »Dementia Caregiving for Hallucinations, Delusions, & Paranoia
