Keeping your loved one from leaving the house may sound harsh but it could save their life. Leaving the house is something that many of those suffering from dementia and alzheimer's try to do daily. For caregivers it can be exhausting to figure out a way to get their...

A common problem for people with Alzheimer’s is a lack of interest in food – as many as 40% of Alzheimer’s patients experience severe weight loss. Recent clinical studies have shown that eating from red tableware can increase food intake by as much as 25% in...

I've fallen and i can't get up. Are you worried about your loved one falling and not being able to get up? Encourage them to wear an alert device so they can get help immediately if they should fall and can't get themselves up. Visit Our Sponsor Arden...

Owning up to your mistakes-Tips for caregivers.What you say goes a long way to make or mar your relationship. A phrase as simple as “I sincerely apologize for my mistakes” could go a long way. Visit Our Sponsor Arden Courtshttps://www.arden-courts.com

Music is proving to be good medicine for people with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. Research shows that while dementia causes progressive memory loss and impairment, memory for music remains. That means that melodies can often be remembered long after names,...

When caring for loved ones with dementia and hallucination or paranoia, be sure to listen to what they're telling you.  Follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ConnectingCa... Visit Our Sponsor Arden Courts https://www.arden-courts.com

What to do about wandering loved ones with Dementia and Alzheimer'sFor a kit go to: www.findmfriends.org Visit Our Sponsor Arden Courtshttps://www.arden-courts.com

As a caregiver it's easy to get to the point where you feel as if your head is going to explode. In this video Linda shares a technique on how to get you to calm down quickly and relax. Visit Our Sponsor Arden Courts https://www.arden-courts.com

“My parent won’t wear adult diapers and it drives me nuts!” This is a common complaint for caregivers whose loved ones are suffering from incontinence, and I absolutely sympathize. However, one glaring piece of this sentence stands out to me: the use of the word...

One of the most important things a family member can do is to share their loved one’s story. By sharing their hobbies, likes and dislikes, passions and pastimes, you can create an environment in which your loved one will thrive.   Visit Our Sponsor Arden Courts...