Oral Hygiene during Dementia Care
By: Gary LeBlanc The best advice I can give on the subject of oral hygiene is to have all dental needs attended to during the earliest onset of dementia. Toothaches or any other type of pain can greatly...
Tips for Communicating with Your Partner about Your Caregiver Journey
By: Becky Moultrie - Owner Assisting Hands Homecare Communicating effectively is one of the most important things that you can do to engage with those around you and ensure that your relationships are as...
How A Little Boy Changed A Elderly Man’s Life
By: Linda Burhans I want to tell you a story that touches my heart time and time again. I often speak to youth groups about random acts of kindness. About a year or so ago I spoke to a wonderful group of...
What is the Difference between Alzheimer’s and Dementia
By: Gary Leblanc -Dementia Spotlight Foundation After spending much time conferring with the general public I have come to the conclusion that most people have a hard time distinguishing between...
The Importance of Respite Care
By: Linda Burhans IF YOU ARE the primary caregiver for an aging loved one, there is a good chance you may be experiencing some form of stress. It’s natural for caregivers to become so involved in taking...