Dementia
Creating a Dementia-Friendly Home: A Guide for Family Caregivers
Create a safe, supportive, and engaging home for a loved one with dementia. Learn tips for improving safety, supporting physical and mental health, and establishing comforting daily routines.
How to Avoid Alzheimer’s Caregiver Burnout | Season 1, Episode 45)
Does your loved one have dementia? In this episode, Registered Nurse Brooke Lounsbury shares tips for how to handle a loved one's repetitive questions while in public.
How to Handle Repetitive Questions | Season 1, Episode 44)
Does your loved one have dementia? In this episode, Registered Nurse Brooke Lounsbury shares tips for how to handle a loved one's repetitive questions while in public.
GPS Trackers for Seniors
There are pros and cons regarding gps trackers for seniors. Read about geolocation tools for the elderly and how they benefit your loved ones.
How to Plan a Dementia Friendly Holiday | Season 1, Episode 33
Has your loved one recently been diagnosed with dementia? Here are a few tips to help you plan a dementia friendly holiday this year.
How to Avoid Caregiver Burnout
What do over 53 million Americans [i] have in common? Answer: They are the “unsung heroes”, unpaid caregivers that provide personal care for a family member or loved one – without any financial compensation. (Be sure…
How to Recognize the First Signs of Dementia in a Family Member
Dementia is a common term for many of us. We have family, friends or know of others experiencing the numerous symptoms affecting memory loss. Roughly 5.6 million older adults (age 65+) have Dementia. It can be…
How Music Can Help the Elderly and Their Mental Health
Music can positively impact the mental health of older adults, especially for those experiencing depression, loneliness, Alzheimer's and dementia. Find out more!
5 Tips for Communicating with Someone with Alzheimer’s
Communicating with someone diagnosed with Alzheimer’s can be challenging. By being patient and showing respect, you can set the right tone for the conversation.
What is Complicated Grief for a Caregiver?
In some cases, caring for someone with dementia, cancer, and other severe chronic conditions can cause what is called complicated grief (CG).