It can be troubling for caregivers to watch their loved one with dementia wander about aimlessly. They may walk around the house or wander off from the house. People who have Alzheimer’s or dementia can become disoriented and become lost easily outside. They are unable to find their way home. Dementia wandering can cause family…
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Different types of neurodegenerative diseases can take a great toll on your brain and cause serious damage over the years. Alzheimer’s disease and dementia are just a few of these neurodegenerative diseases and they cause various symptoms. If you see signs to consider memory care, it’s probably because one of these diseases got into an…
Caring for your aging parent often brings upon many challenges. One of the toughest difficulties is communication. If you’ve had failed discussions with your elderly parents about healthcare, you’re not alone. Your parents may refuse to listen to your advice for many reasons. Perhaps they are in denial and think that they don’t require medical…
Forgetting where you left your phone is a common occurrence that happens to everyone. It is usually nothing for you to worry about. As we grow older, some of our memory lapses may make us start to wonder if these moments are normal or becoming a problem. You need to become familiar with knowing how…
Establishing a daily routine helps your loved one with dementia stay comfortable. It gives them a sense of order and predictability. However, as seasons change, their cognitive abilities might be affected. This is worse during winter when days are short and nights are long. Your loved ones are likely to be confused by this change…
Mardi Gras can be an extremely fun time with lots of great parties, parades, and events happening all over the city! However, if you have someone in your life who has dementia or Alzheimer’s disease, it can be challenging to find fun things to do that they will enjoy and remember and other activities that will…
It is common for people to lash out for all sorts of reasons. Indeed, anger and aggression are normal emotions. However, at times, this anger can be recurrent. When this happens, it hurts people around the angry person and makes for an unpleasant living environment. Anger in dementia can be similar to this wherein someone…
Many people are concerned about becoming forgetful. This is especially so for older adults. They think that forgetfulness is the first sign of Alzheimer’s. However, not all people with memory issues have Alzheimer’s. There are other causes for memory problems such as aging, emotional problems, medical conditions, or mild cognitive impairment. Read on to learn…
It can be tough to decide where your aging loved one will live when their mental abilities start to decline, and they need more care than you can provide at home. When a loved one has memory loss, it is not easy to know what to do and where to go. If your family member…