Caring for a Loved One with Late Stage Dementia: Part 3 of 3

Receiving the news that a senior loved one has been diagnosed with dementia is life-altering. Thinking through the varying elements and aspects associated with this disease and its impact, both now and the future, can be overwhelming. In this three-part series, we have examined the early, middle and late stage of dementia, detailing the type […]

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 […]