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...
by smommaerts | Jul 27, 2021 | Blog, Dementia
Have you had to explain to a child or teen that their grandparent, or someone close to them, has Alzheimer’s disease or other type of dementia? It can be a difficult subject to discuss and understand at a young age. Here are some things to consider when helping...
by smommaerts | Jun 30, 2021 | Blog, Caregiver Information, Dementia
With the impacts of COVID-19 over the past year, many people have had to provide care for their loved ones from a distance. Even without COVID-19, some caregivers find themselves providing care and services for their loved ones from different cities, states, and even...
by smommaerts | 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 smommaerts | 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...
