The Assisting Hands Dementia Education Program is designed to help families and caregivers better understand and meet the needs of those living with dementia. Each person with Alzheimer’s or dementia has a unique set of care needs that change over time as the disease progresses. But even as the disease progresses, individuals can experience joy, comfort, and meaning in life.…
For family members caring for someone with dementia, it’s challenging and exhausting to witness an increase in their loved one’s disorientation. It’s frightening and exhausting trying to keep a loved one safe and secure, but there are ways to help. Changes in sleep habits, sundowning and wandering are a few of the more common changes that dementia patients experience as…
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Increasingly, our clients make modifications to their home in order to live an independent life. This month, we’ve asked Ali Soltani to provide some information on Home Modifications. Aging In Place. As seniors desire to age in place, home modification becomes increasingly important. Modifying your home to fit your needs is important for both the elderly and for people who…
Vision loss is a serious home safety risk for seniors and a big concern for caregivers. Here are five safety tips to make home a safer place for loved ones coping with vision issues. According to the Caregiver Space, (https://thecaregiverspace.org/) Roughly 6 million American seniors are either legally blind or live with impaired vision — a condition that has a…
If you have a loved one with glaucoma, you can help them adjust to the challenges of low vision. It’s important to learn as much as possible about the condition to provide supportive, caring and practical help. This guide can help. According to the Bright Focus Foundation (brighfocus.org), although it may be difficult for your loved one to ask for…
The three most common eye conditions that tend to arise later in life are cataracts, macular degeneration and glaucoma. This article from U.S. News and World Report takes a look at each of them and how to care for aging eyes. For most of us, hitting age 40 signals a time of change with regard to several aspects of our…
Glaucoma is the cause of about 10% of total blindness in the U.S. and many of the people affected are seniors. It’s important to get ahead of the disease before severe vision loss and blindness occur. This article from the National Council for Aging Care looks at the different types of glaucoma, as well as prevention and treatment. The American…
One of the challenges in caring for someone with dementia can be bathing time and establishing a bathing routine. It’s common for dementia patients to resist taking a bath or shower for a variety of reasons, including: not liking the sensation of water, modesty, feeling cold, disorientation due to the hard surfaces and monotone color of the bathroom and thinking…
Helping a person with dementia maintain their appearance provides a sense of self-esteem. However, as dementia progresses beyond the early stages, dementia patients may not remember how to dress and can become overwhelmed and frustrated with the choices. They may also forget simple personal hygiene activities, such as how to comb hair, clip fingernails or shave. Toileting may also become…
This is the first in a series of articles on tips for caring for someone with dementia. If you are caring for someone with dementia, you may have noticed that mealtimes and simple activities around the house can be particularly challenging. As their dementia progresses, they may become confused and uncoordinated at mealtime, refuse to open their mouth, spit out…
