by ADRC | May 25, 2021 | Blog, Dementia
This topic is one that comes up often. “Dementia” refers to a set of symptoms (thinking, memory, planning, etc.) that affect everyday function. “Alzheimer’s” is one specific type of dementia. Think of dementia as an umbrella term, with...
by ADRC | Apr 26, 2021 | Blog, Dementia
One common thing caregivers begin to experience as their loved one with dementia begins to decline is often a refusal to bathe. The person with dementia may have been someone who cared very much about hygiene in the past, but now you might find that they are either...
by ADRC | Mar 29, 2021 | Blog, Dementia
What would you do if you found out your neighbor had dementia? Would you take them a casserole? Would you keep an extra eye out in case they wander? Would you try to avoid them, or would you go over and have a friendly...
by ADRC | Feb 22, 2021 | Blog, Dementia
Driving is one of the most independent aspects of our lives. It allows us to be able to get where we want, when we want, without having to rely on anyone else. One important thing to remember is that someone with the early stages of dementia can often...
by ADRC | Jan 28, 2021 | Blog, Caregiver Information, Dementia
As a person with dementia enters into the later stages, care decisions can become more difficult. In the late stages of dementia or Alzheimer’s, the person usually:• Has difficulty eating and swallowing• Needs assistance walking and eventually is unable to walk• Needs...
by ADRC | Dec 30, 2020 | Blog, Dementia
Alzheimer’s disease affects more than just memory. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, living with this disease can also cause changes in orientation to time and place, decreased sound judgment, sensory changes including vision, feeling, hearing, etc. The...
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