by ADRC | Jan 26, 2022 | Blog, Dementia
The need for love and affection does not change when a person develops dementia symptoms. Although people with dementia may present themselves differently as the disease progresses, their need for loving attention continues. How they best receive this love will depend...
by ADRC | Nov 18, 2021 | Blog, Brain Health, Dementia
New Year’s resolutions are right around the corner. Many of us will vow to make changes to our physical health (for example, quit smoking, lose weight, exercise more, etc.). As a society, we tend to be focused on our physical health, but what about our brain...
by smommaerts | Oct 25, 2021 | Blog, Caregiver Information, Dementia
It’s no secret that caring for someone with dementia is challenging, and at times, stressful. It is normal for a dementia caregiver to feel alone, lost, or not knowing where to start. There are many benefits to attending a support group (either virtually or in...
by smommaerts | Oct 25, 2021 | Blog, Caregiver Information, Dementia
The Brown County Dementia Friendly Community Coalition, with the financial support of the Forget Me Not Fund, has created a Dementia Resource Guide for people with dementia, caregivers, professionals, and the community to use when a diagnosis of dementia is given. The...
by smommaerts | Sep 30, 2021 | Blog, Caregiver Information, Dementia
Wandering, repeating questions, becoming agitated, sundowning. Many people refer to these as “behaviors,” but they can better be referred to as “communications.” When trying to understand what the person with dementia is trying to communicate,...
by smommaerts | Aug 31, 2021 | Blog, Caregiver Information, Dementia
People with dementia experience challenges in navigating their everyday tasks. Now imagine how scary, disorienting, or frightening it must be for someone with dementia who is experiencing an emergency. People with dementia may need assistance in preparing for an...
