Helping Loved Ones with Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias Avoid Boredom
People with Alzheimer’s need to be active and do things they enjoy. However, activities they used to enjoy may become challenging for them as the disease worsens.
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Can You Visit a Dementia Patient Too Much?
There is no universal rule to govern the frequency and extent of visits. Staying flexible, consulting the community’s staff, and bringing a heart of love will ensure a visit that is meaningful to both you and your loved one!
Don’t Feel Guilty About Moving Your Loved One Into a Memory Care Community
A common misconception is that senior living communities are considered an institution, where the resident is left alone all day, bored, and fed less-than-average meals. That is far from the truth.
Flower Power: The Forget-Me-Not Badge To Raise Awareness of Dementia
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
Dementia Caregiving for Hallucinations, Delusions, & Paranoia
It is common for people with Alzheimer’s disease to experience hallucinations, delusions, and paranoia. These symptoms can lead to fear and frustration for both the person with Alzheimer’s and their caregiver.
The Healing Power of Gardening for Individuals with Dementia
South Mountain Memory Care provides residents with the opportunity to indulge in the therapeutic value of working in the soil and caring for new life while gaining energy and patience, among other benefits.