How to Prevent Falls in Older Adults with Dementia

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If you’re the primary caregiver for a senior loved one with dementia, you need to take steps to lower his or her risk of falls. Cognitive deficits, coupled with preexisting medical conditions, can heighten an elderly person’s risk of accidents and injuries. However, there are several simple ways to prevent falls in older adults with dementia. Provide Nonslip Shoes Older…

Top 7 Alzheimer’s Care Tips

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Taking care of a senior loved one who has Alzheimer’s can be a challenging task, but there are a few steps you can take to make this process a little bit easier. With some foresight and patience, you should be able to avoid many of the most common issues caregivers run into. Here’s a quick look at seven tips you…

What to Know about Pain in Advanced Dementia

Sep062023Marshall Northcott

Older adults with dementia experience physical pain for the same reasons anyone else does. The difference is that decreasing brain function and abilities can make it difficult for them to clearly let family caregivers and other individuals who care for them know what’s going on. Today, we’re going to discuss pain in advanced dementia and offer some tips on how...

What Tests Are Done for Dementia?

Jun072023Marshall Northcott

Dementia is an umbrella term for conditions that result in a loss of cognitive functioning. Conditions of this nature tend to be progressive in nature, meaning issues with memory, language skills, self-management, and emotions usually become more noticeable and unpredictable over time. Because there are many different types of dementia, it's important to make sure your senior loved one is...

Tips for Increasing Home Safety for a Loved One with Alzheimer’s

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A senior’s environment can have a significant impact on quality of life and affect the way he or she responds to Alzheimer’s treatment. Family caregivers need to make modifications to their parents’ homes that allow their aging loved ones to move around with ease and address many of the symptoms associated with this disease. Here are some ways to increase...

Tips for Communicating with a Senior Who Has Dementia

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Seniors living with dementia tend to enjoy regular social contact with their friends and family members. However, the symptoms of dementia sometimes create challenges for communication. You can use the following tips to enhance your ability to speak with a senior loved one with dementia. Assess Your Loved One’s Mood People with dementia often experience mood swings throughout the day....

How to Handle a Parent with Alzheimer’s Who Gets Aggressive

Jan182023Marshall NorthcottAlzheimer's, Capistrano Beach, cognitive decline, Dana Point, dementia, home care agency, home care aide, home care for seniors, Ladera Ranch, Laguna Niguel, non-medical care, Rancho Mission Viejo, San Clemente, San Juan Capistrano

Alzheimer’s disease can cause aggressive behavior as part of the symptoms. Although your aging parent may usually be loving, he or she could lash out with very little warning due to the changes that occur in the brain. Being prepared to address aggressive behavior can help you make the right decisions as a caregiver while also handling the stress that...

Things to Notice while Visiting Your Senior Parent

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Visiting your aging parent should be a mutually pleasant experience. However, there may be times when you notice troubling things about your loved one’s appearance or the condition of the place he or she is living in. Here are some things to watch for when you visit your parent and what you can do about them. Old Food in the...

How to Get a Senior Loved One with Alzheimer’s to Eat

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Malnutrition and Alzheimer’s often go hand in hand, and many people who have this cognitive disorder are unable to get enough calories every day. If left untreated, malnutrition can worsen the symptoms of Alzheimer’s. Luckily, with a solid dietary plan and a few changes to his or her eating habits, your senior loved one should be able to avoid some...

Tips on Planning for Long-Term Home Care

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Many people over the age of 65 need some type of long-term home care. While serious health conditions may require hospitalization, in-home care allows seniors to continue to age in place in the comfort of home. Preparing for long-term home care now gives you a plan to follow while there’s plenty of time to get everything in order. Identify Potential...

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Category: Dementia Care

How to Prevent Falls in Older Adults with Dementia

Top 7 Alzheimer’s Care Tips

What to Know about Pain in Advanced Dementia

What Tests Are Done for Dementia?

Tips for Increasing Home Safety for a Loved One with Alzheimer’s

Tips for Communicating with a Senior Who Has Dementia

How to Handle a Parent with Alzheimer’s Who Gets Aggressive

Things to Notice while Visiting Your Senior Parent

How to Get a Senior Loved One with Alzheimer’s to Eat

Tips on Planning for Long-Term Home Care

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