Most people find music to be an enjoyable part of life, but can music actually “wake up” the mind? Definitely, according to therapists who have been using music therapy to promote a sense of self and memory in older adults suffering from dementia. Music therapy for dementia is a purposeful process where therapists work one-on-one…
If you have an elderly relative with dementia, you are fully aware that your loved one has bad days and better days. However, you may not know that symptoms of dementia can be affected by the time of day. This phenomenon is called sundown syndrome, and sundowning signs are relatively common among those who have…
It’s common for people to think that dementia and Alzheimer’s are just two different names for the same condition, and, in fact, the two words are often used interchangeably. However, the terms dementia and Alzheimer’s actually have two different and distinct meanings. Here are some pointers to help you differentiate between the two and…
Does someone you love suffer from dementia? Living with dementia presents risks and hazards that can compromise autonomy over time. Before looking at assisted living or residential care, consider ways to make the home safer for dementia; these simple modifications could preserve independence and foster well-being without leaving the home. Make your home a safer place…
If you have aging parents, the big dilemma is how best to care for them. Should they move in with you or will they be better off in an assisted living facility? Many older adults have families that provide some level of care and support, but in many cases this informal care can turn out…
Many seniors and their loved ones worry and fret over how to pay home care providers, with some assuming that they don’t have the resources to pay for this much-needed service when the time comes. Many seniors that need assistance rely on a family member, usually unpaid, to help them out quite regularly. There are…
Many people think that dementia and Alzheimer’s disease are the same thing, but, in actual fact, the terms have two different meanings. Dementia is a broad term employed to describe a variety of symptoms associated with memory decline, reasoning, judgment, and complex motor skills. If someone has symptoms of dementia, they do not necessarily have…
If you are a caregiver, either a family member or a professional personal care aide, an important part of being a caregiver is to work with doctors and other healthcare professionals who are involved in caring for the patient. You may find it advantageous to accompany the patient to the doctor on the next scheduled…
Alzheimer’s disease is the name of a progressive brain disorder that is, unfortunately, irreversible. Someone with Alzheimer’s will experience a gradual decline in behavioral, cognitive, and physical abilities. They may have trouble coming up with the right words to use and recognizing familiar objects and family members. This will likely lead to frustration, irritability, and…
Personal hygiene becomes harder as people grow older and health conditions such as arthritis make it harder to maneuver safely in the bathroom. However, you should also be aware that dementia causes symptoms that can increase the challenges of bathing and brushing their teeth. As a family caregiver, your loved one depends on you to…
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