Alzheimer’s & Dementia

Caregiver’s Tip: Coping with Dementia on Outings

Being a caregiver for someone who has dementia brings with it many challenges. One of these challenges is navigating public situations. The increased confusion and personality changes that often accompany dementia can make social situations stressful both for the person who has dementia and for caregivers. This can increase feelings of social isolation and caregiver [...]

By First In Care|2018-04-09T14:53:19-04:00April 9th, 2018|Categories: Alzheimer's & Dementia, Caregiver Wellness & Tips|Tags: Activity for Seniors, Dementia Care, Professional Caregiving|

The Challenges of Early Onset Alzheimer’s

This article about challenges associated with early onset Alzheimer’s focuses on information that families need to have when a diagnosis is likely or has just been made. The responses to each question offer an overview for planning next steps. What is Early Onset Alzheimer’s? Early onset Alzheimer’s begins when a person is younger than 65, [...]