Alzheimer’s Care
Prevent Wandering in Seniors with Dementia
Caregiver in St. Cloud MN: Looking after an elderly mom or dad is hard enough when they are only struggling with physical health problems, but when they are battling dementia, it becomes even more difficult.
Read MoreTips for Helping a Senior with Memory Loss Make Decisions in Their Daily Life
Elder Care in Blaine MN: Continuing to make their own decisions is very important for your aging parent even as they get older. Losing their sense of independence can be detrimental to their mental and emotional health, and can actually have a negative effect on their cognitive functioning and memory.
Read MoreWhat Types of Communication Problems Might a Loved One with Dementia Have?
Senior Care in Buffalo MN: Dementia can give your aging adult some specific trouble when it comes to communicating with you and with others.
Read MoreTips for Coping when Your Senior with Alzheimer’s Disease No Longer Recognizes You
Elderly Care in Hutchinson MN: One of the most difficult moments for a family caregiver who is caring for a person living with Alzheimer’s disease is when that senior no longer recognizes you. This is the moment most caregivers dread, and it can be extremely emotionally difficult.
Read MoreShould You Get a GPS Device for a Parent with Dementia?
Elderly Care in Marshall MN: Dementia often causes changes in behavior. One change that can occur is wandering, which means the person may leave their home and become disoriented, or lost. When an older adult with dementia becomes lost, it is very distressing for their family members. Managing the behavior is difficult, and families may try a number of different strategies before finding something that works for their situation. One thing family caregivers may try is a GPS device made especially for dementia patients who wander.
Read MoreHow Does Alzheimer’s Disease Progress?
Senior Care in Buffalo MN: You know that Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive form of dementia, meaning that it will worsen and change over time. Understanding how the disease progresses can help both of you feel less anxious and out of control, and better prepare you for the challenges to come.
Read MoreWhat Kinds of Activities Could You Try with a Loved One Who Has Dementia?
Elderly Care in Buffalo MN: Your loved one’s abilities and preferences might change a little bit when she’s diagnosed with dementia. Because of that, you might feel stumped when it comes to figuring out what types of activities she might enjoy.
Read MoreHandling Behavior Issues in a Parent with Middle-Stage Alzheimer’s Disease
Elderly Care in Rochester MN: In general, the middle-stage of Alzheimer’s disease lasts longer than the other stages. In fact, it can last several years. During the middle-stage, it becomes harder for the person to communicate because of the damage Alzheimer’s disease causes in the brain.
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