An Alzheimer’s diagnosis will be extremely heartbreaking for everyone in your family. As you come together to decide how to move forward and provide care for your loved one, you may find that not everyone agrees on the next steps…. Read More ›
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Seven Great Fall Activities for Those with Dementia
The summer weather is beginning to cool down here in Poway and San Diego County. Football is on the TV, and the Santa Anas are coming. It must be fall! If you have a loved one with dementia or Alzheimer’s… Read More ›
How to Prepare a San Diego Fall Garden with Your Loved One
Gardening is a wonderful activity that you can do with your loved one who suffers from Alzheimer’s or dementia. Gardening is an excellent away to spend time outdoors, enjoy low-intensity exercise, bond with your loved one, and do something that… Read More ›
Why Creating an Estate Plan Is So Important
On August 16th, the world mourned the passing of legendary soul singer Aretha Franklin. Franklin left the world with a rich musical legacy, but what she did not leave her family members was an estate plan, a trust, or even… Read More ›
How to Make Sure Your Loved One Is Receiving Good Care at a Memory Care Facility
Moving your family member or loved one into a memory care facility is a big decision, but at some point almost anyone with Alzheimer’s or dementia will need professional care. When that time comes, how will you know if you’ve… Read More ›
Caregivers: Do You Have a Weekly Plan for Your Loved One with Alzheimer’s?
Being a caregiver can be both an incredibly rewarding and highly stressful job, especially when your family member or loved one suffers from progressive dementia like Alzheimer’s. As you settle into your role as a caregiver, developing a weekly plan… Read More ›
My Parent Has Been Diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, What Do I Do?
Caregivers, You Are Not Alone. Introducing the Alzheimer’s Association’s Alzheimer’s Navigator Service Mom hasn’t been acting like herself. If you’re being honest, you’ve been noticing symptoms for a few years. Her memory was always like a steel trap, but… Read More ›
Understanding Hospice Care and Alzheimer’s
Alzheimer’s is a terrifying disease with no known cure. It is also a progressive disease, which means that if someone with Alzheimer’s doesn’t die from another cause, they will eventually succumb to Alzheimer’s. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, Alzheimer’s is… Read More ›
What to Do When Mom Becomes Paranoid
Alzheimer’s and dementia bring a whole host of symptoms with them, but one of the most difficult to confront is paranoia, delusions, and hallucinations. It may be shocking when your mother accuses you of stealing her jewelry, claims that her… Read More ›
How Will Your Caregiving Role Change in the Middle Stages of Alzheimer’s and Dementia?
Alzheimer’s and dementia are diseases that slowly strip away a person’s independence day by day. These are progressive diseases, which means that your loved one’s care needs will increase over time. It also means that your role as a caregiver… Read More ›