Understanding Vascular Dementia in Seniors

As the most common form of dementia, it is estimated that there are as many as 5.8 million Americans living with Alzheimer’s disease.  However, there’s another, lesser-known type of dementia causing cognitive problems for seniors: vascular dementia. Understanding the symptoms and risk factors, combined with the unique attributes that set it apart from Alzheimer’s, is […]

Tips for Managing Dental Hygiene in a Senior with Dementia

It’s one of the first things we do each and every morning, and one of the last things we do every night, usually on autopilot without giving it a second thought. Yet it actually is a complex process comprised of numerous steps, making this seemingly simple task quite a challenge for someone with dementia. Proper […]

How to Manage Sundowning Behaviors in Seniors with Dementia

As the sun starts to set, the majority of us can relax after a long day and plan for a quiet evening to unwind – unless of course you are providing care for a person with dementia. Sundowning, or sundown syndrome, is a frequent occurrence in Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia, and can […]

The Benefits of Professional Dementia Care at Home

Receiving a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia for a senior loved one is heartbreaking, and can produce numerous concerns and questions. What will life be like for my loved one? How will the condition affect daily functioning and behaviors? Where will she or he live? And how can I possibly manage providing […]

Alzheimer’s Home Safety: Modification Tips to Create a Dementia-Friendly Home

The day-to-day worries of providing care for someone you love with dementia are continuously evolving. Today, the difficulty may be frustration because of the lack of ability to communicate effectively. Tomorrow, it might be wandering and trying to go “home.” There could be sleepless nights if sundowning is a factor, or aggressive words and actions […]