Noticing Changes in a Parent? A Family Guide to Memory Care at Home
Noticing memory changes in a parent? Learn the early signs to watch for and how memory care at home can help your family feel supported and prepared.
What Dementia Care at Home Actually Teaches You: The Shift New Caregivers Don’t Expect
Thinking about a caregiving career? Discover the real lesson dementia care at home teaches — and why it's more meaningful than most people expect.
Helping an Aging Parent with Dementia Remember Who You Are
Watching an aging parent with dementia slowly decline can be painful, and when that cognitive impairment directly affects your relationship with them it’s even worse. It’s not uncommon for seniors in the later stages of dementia to totally stop recognizing and remembering others, including their own adult children and grandchildren.
Making Family Visits Pleasant and Safe for the Elderly
Visiting your aging family members is important for their physical and emotional well being. Remaining connected with family decreases social isolation and improves health outcomes. Yet, family visits can be challenging. Complicated dynamics, busy lives, and changing roles are things all families face. With a bit of planning and thoughtfulness, family visits can be less [...]