Category: Dementia

How Children Can Connect With Grandparents With Dementia During the Holidays

When planning get-togethers with grandparents with dementia, it’s easy to become the unofficial director of every family event. You’re watching to see whether Mom is

Private Caregivers in Nursing Homes Provide an Extra Layer of Personalized Attention

You put a lot of thought into this decision. You looked into your options, toured different communities, and asked all the questions you could think

Recognizing and Understanding Parkinson’s Mood Changes

Dad has poured his morning coffee and is ready to sit in his favorite chair, as usual, but something has shifted. He’s quieter now. Conversations

Essential Parkinson’s Disease Care Strategies for Long-Term Well-Being

A Parkinson’s diagnosis often brings more questions than answers. What will day-to-day life look like moving forward? How might routines shift over time? What kind

Mistakes to Avoid When Planning to Age in Place (Part 2 of 2)

In the first part of this series, we looked at the early missteps often made when you first start planning to age in place. Those

How Dementia and Heart Disease Care at Home Creates Daily Challenges for Families

Providing care at home is rarely simple. When dementia is part of the picture, routines already require patience and flexibility. Add heart disease, and the

Understanding How Heart Disease and Dementia Overlap in Daily Life

When you’re supporting someone with both heart disease and dementia, the lines between the two can feel frustratingly unclear. Is today’s exhaustion related to the