Creating a dementia memory box is a simple activity where you can use reminiscence therapy to help your loved one at home. By just sitting down together and exploring a collection of items or images from your loved one’s past you can help encourage short-term memories by stimulating long-term ones. It can also open-up the […]
Are you a full-time or part-time caregiver of a family member with dementia or other cognitive disorders? Then this blog post is for you. It is already challenging enough trying to occupy a loved one with dementia during the day, especially if he or she is home-bound or has moderate to severe symptoms. Now with […]
What exactly is memory care? The broad definition says that it is a specific type of long-term care tailored to meet the needs of individuals with Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, and other forms of memory deficits. Staff, who receive dementia training, provide 24-hour supervisory and nursing care in order to monitor medical needs and activities of […]
The day has come, and you really hoped that you had more time. Your siblings have come to you to remind you of your assignment: to take Dad’s car keys away because it has become too dangerous for him to drive. One other caveat makes this decision even more difficult: your dad has dementia and […]
