The holiday season is upon us, the time when families gather together to break bread, share stories, and celebrate. It may also be a chance for your young children to spend quality time with a grandparent or great-grandparent who has… Read More ›
Memory Care
Making The Right Long-Term Care Choice For Elders With Dementia: Memory Care vs. Assisted Living
Right now in the United States more than 5.8 million Americans have been diagnosed with dementia or Alzheimer’s according to the Alzheimer’s Association. If you are reading this article, it’s likely that somebody in your family (perhaps an aging parent,… Read More ›
Meal and Eating Tips for a Loved One with Alzheimer’s or Dementia
Alzheimer’s and dementia affects every aspect of a person’s life, including their ability to make good nutritional decisions. Don’t be surprised if your mother, who spent her whole life making delicious meals for the family, now only wants to eat… Read More ›
Creating Meaningful Moments for Veterans Living with Dementia
San Diego County has the third highest number of Military Veterans in the nation. Chances are your elderly loved one living with memory loss has been in the service, or is a proud military family member. Their service and sacrifice,… Read More ›
Is It Time For Mom Or Dad To Get Full Time Memory Care?
When a loved one in your life is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s or dementia, you and your family will face many tough decisions. One of the hardest decisions to make is knowing when to move your parent, your spouse, or your… Read More ›
The Magic of Friendship and Redirection in Caring for Someone with Dementia or Alzheimer’s Disease
In the world of memory care, dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease, there is one phrase Caregivers must always keep at the forefront of their mind: “If they knew what they were doing they would have a different diagnosis.” Patience is the… Read More ›
Planning for All the Stages of Alzheimer’s Disease and Memory Care: Multiple-Level Assisted Living
Making the decision to place a loved one in a 24-hour care home is difficult for anyone. Making the best decision involves a number of factors and is best done by personally touring options near to your home. Most of… Read More ›
New Year, New Technology for Caring for a Loved One with Dementia or Alzheimer’s Disease
What is your New Year’s resolution? As a Caregiver of someone who is living with dementia or Alzheimer’s Disease, a good resolution might be to find tools that can help your day go more smoothly. Or, perhaps you are wishing… Read More ›
Photographic Treatment – Spurring Creativity and Conversations with Alzheimer’s Patients
Though an individual with Alzheimer’s or dementia may struggle to remember certain words, names, and events, they are still capable of great creativity and conversation. Too often, caregivers worry about causing anxiety or frustration and try to limit conversations with… Read More ›
Mom Has Alzheimer’s, but Is Dad Okay?
How to Check In and Care for Your Healthy Parent When a parent is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s or dementia, adult children may naturally focus on the afflicted family member. With all the care that a loved one with dementia requires,… Read More ›