One of the most difficult challenges of a dementia diagnosis can be managing home care and living arrangements. Creating a safe and stable living environment for the care recipient is critical as it can impact the effectiveness of all other care. If the care recipient doesn’t feel comfortable in the living situation, then the rest […]
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The Lizzy Care app was developed to assist families and caregivers to better communicate while caring for someone with dementia. Receive updates, connect via chat, and check routines all in one place. […]
A very common theme in providing care for older adults, particularly those who are experiencing cognitive decline, is denial and refusal of care. This can manifest in many ways, from total lack of awareness, to “it’s not that bad yet,” to outright refusal to accept their condition. […]
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Early intervention is a challenging, but essential decision to make to ensure the right care for your loved one. […]
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With or without a formal dementia or Alzheimer’s disease diagnosis, the hard decision to move your loved one into a nursing home is a common one: An estimated 6.7 million Americans are living with dementia. […]
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Ensuring your loved one takes a regular bath or shower can be difficult. We review how to plan and navigate bath time. […]
Making changes around your loved one’s home can help them to remain independent, safe and comfortable in their own living space for longer. […]
Learn how to identify, respond and manage some of the most challenging symptoms of dementia. Memory care conditions like dementia and Alzheimer’s can result in changes in a person’s behavior or personality. Responding to and managing apathy, anxiety and aggressive behavior of a loved one are some of the toughest challenges you will face as […]
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Discovering more information about your loved one’s diagnosis and how it can be managed will help you to play a more active role in their care. […]
How to handle the finances As dementia progresses your loved one may not be able to continue to manage their own finances or you may need to put in place some planning for the future. As their advocate you should be aware of their financial position and what is or is not affordable in providing […]
