10 Tips for Communicating With A Person With Dementia

By: Linda Burhans Many of us do not know how to communicate with a person with dementia but the good news is we can learn! Improving your communication skills will make your caregiving journey less stressful. 1. Begin by setting a positive mood. Your attitude and body...

Traveling with Dementia

I am repeatedly asked for advice on whether or not to take loved ones with dementia on vacation. My answer is always consistent, โ€œItโ€™s always better if they are still in the early to moderate stage of the disease. If they are โ€œtoo farโ€ advanced, the problems you will...

Financial, Legal and Health Care Documents Check Off List

By: Gary Joseph LeBlanc Below is a check off list to help start getting the financial, legal and health information together when a loved one is diagnosed with a dementia-related disease. Please go through the list and talk to an Elder Law Attorney. Procrastination...

Blooming With Love

By: Linda Burhans I was very surprised when I received a call from Sally a couple weeks ago. She is definitely a southern belle with that beautiful southern accent that gives me a good feeling. Sally attended some of my support groups in Florida about threeย years ago...

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. Itโ€™s natural for caregivers to become so involved in taking care of someone else that they tend to allow their own needs to...

Dehydration and Dementia

By: Gary LeBlanc Throughout the long and often frustrating campaign of caring for a loved one living with dementia, odds are you will eventually deal with the issue of dehydration. Fortunately for me I didnโ€™t have to deal with this with my dad very much. However, in...