Being Patient with your Dementia Loved One

Jul 20, 2021 | Weekly Tips

Love and patience allow caregivers to calm an agitated parent, reassure an anxious one, or redirect one who is confused. Given the wide swings in mood and behavior that can be caused by any type of dementia, including Alzheimer’s Disease, love and patience are...

Preparing Others To Step In And Take Care Of Your Loved One

Jul 6, 2021 | Weekly Tips

Preparing others to step in and take care of your loved one is a vital step in caregiving. What happens to your loved one if something happens to you? Something as simple as telling another person how your loved one likes their meal prepared or how high the volume on...

Tuesday’s Tip for Caregivers – Dealing With Delusions

Jun 23, 2021 | Weekly Tips

For some people living with dementia or parkinsons, their brain misinterprets the information from their senses. This can lead to them holding false beliefs and delusions about the world around them. These false beliefs or ‘different realities’ can be very distressing...

How Dementia Can Affect A Persons Ability To Tell Time

Jun 15, 2021 | Weekly Tips

Dementia can affect a persons ability to tell time. They may not be able to see the numbers on a clock, digital or otherwise.This can result in them asking often what time is it? When are we leaving? Is it time to go yet?Get them an hour glass with sand that is visual...