dementia

There are resources to help you keep your older loved one living in the community instead of a long-term care facility such as assisted living or a nursing home. Often, these options depend on your finances and how much support you can contribute as a family caregiver. Caring for a loved one at home can be messy and overwhelming. That’s why, as I talk about options to keep your older loved one at home, we need to keep in mind that sometimes the best thing you can do for you a

There’s a lot of guilt that can come with the decision of moving your loved one into a long-term care community such as an assisted living or nursing home community. It’s important for me to mention that everyone’s caregiving experience is unique. Some people are able to care for their loved ones at home, but you may not have the medical experience, the physical and mental strength, the money, or the time needed to make sure your loved one would have a good quality of life in

Anyone who's unfamiliar with incorporating baby dolls in dementia care may, at first, think that this is something only for children and how dare a doll be given to someone who has a lifetime of history and life experiences. On the other hand, some people assume that a person living with dementia has reverted back to being a child and end up treating them like a child. Neither of these things are true or affirming. Baby dolls can be a therapeutic comfort when used with dignit