Dementia
Helping a Loved One With Dementia Manage Their Money
When a senior is living with Alzheimer’s disease or a related disorder, family often worry about their loved one’s safety. Will Dad go to bed, forgetting the tea kettle is boiling on the stove? Will Mom get lost? Will Uncle Chuck keep trying to drive, even though he’s not safe behind the wheel? Their concerns…
Read MoreSelf-Neglect Is an Underreported Type of Elder Abuse
When Jane and Kathy came home for the holidays to visit their mother, they were worried about what they saw. Mom’s usually spotless house was dirty and unkempt, and the furnace wasn’t working properly. Though Mom had always taken pride in her wardrobe, she was wearing her bathrobe all day. She seemed painfully thin, and…
Read MoreIs It Safe for My Loved One With Dementia to Own a Gun?
The debate over guns has heated up during the past few years. But one thing most everyone on the firearm ownership opinion spectrum agrees about is that sometimes it is unsafe for an individual with mental illness to have access to guns. What about older adults with Alzheimer’s disease or other dementia? Researchers from the…
Read MoreJune 2021 Is Alzheimer’s & Brain Health Awareness Month
Every year, the Alzheimer’s Association (www.alz.org) sponsors this Alzheimer’s and Brain Health Awareness Month event to remind us of steps we can take to protect our memory.
Read MoreWhen It’s Not Dementia
Family members are understandably concerned when their aging parent begins experiencing memory loss or confusion. Their first thought may be that their parent has Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia. When It’s Not Dementia There are several physical conditions that could be associated with the same symptoms. These include thyroid disease, nutritional deficiencies, adverse reactions…
Read MoreAlzheimer’s and Dementia Communication Techniques
There are a number of Alzheimer’s and Dementia Communication Techniques that are effective in reducing problematic behaviors and improving day-to-day functioning of people with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. Reality therapy: Interact with the person with dementia within his or her own frame of reference for the world, even if it has little to…
Read MoreHolidays with Dementia
Everyone deserves to have nice holidays, but it’s on us to accommodate those who are struggling with the effects of a neurological disorder such as Alzheimer’s, Frontal Temporal Dementia, Parkinson’s Disease, Lewy Body Dementia or any disorder that causes loss of memory and other mental abilities. Plan the holiday from the prospective of the person…
Read MoreLife Care Manager
A Life Care Manager can help people with Dementia and their families. They can get the correct diagnosis, develop a support system, and more.
Read MoreAlzheimer’s and Dementia Warning Signs and Solutions
Often, families readily acknowledge and respond appropriately to physical illnesses. Unfortunately, they fail to also respond to dementia warning signs.
Read MoreCoconut Oil and MCT Oil for Dementia
Use Coconut Oil and MCT Oil for Dementia. Coconut oil, which is is 60% medium chain triglycerides (MCT) can serve as an alternative energy source in the brain.
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