Assessment, Dementia and Alzheimer's, Resources
Dementia and Alzheimer’s are often confused as being the same, but they’re not. Dementia describes a set of symptoms that include degraded memory, reasoning, and thinking. Alzheimer’s is a brain disease that causes dementia, but dementia can also be caused by other...
Assessment, Dementia and Alzheimer's, Resources
Warning Signs and Red Flags Deteriorating hygiene or appearance Erratic or inappropriate behavior changes Increasing confusion or disorientation Depression with tearfulness, loss of appetite Signs of insufficient nutrition, dehydration, or weight loss Inability to...
Activities, Caregiver support, Dementia and Alzheimer's, Resources
Have you ever been driving in your car and the radio begins to play an old song — somehow you not only remember all the words, it brings back great memories. KC and the Sunshine Band does it for me every time. The reason is quite simple. We are hard-wired to remember...
Activities, Caregiver support, Dementia and Alzheimer's, Resources
Are we born happy and positive? Turns out we are NOT, but we can’t help it. It’s not our fault that we have difficulty being happy. Many of us feel happy is a thing you have to schedule. Sadly, we aren’t wired for it. Our nature and historic DNA predisposes us to...
Assessment, Care Management, Caregiver support, Dementia and Alzheimer's, Resources
LAUREN introduces the Many of Dimensions of...
Caregiver support, Dementia and Alzheimer's, In Home Care, Resources
I recently presented “Dashing through Dementia, Enjoying the Holidays with your Memory Impaired Parent.” Here is a snapshot to share if you, or someone you know, will be hosting this holiday season. Be honest with family members and friends about your loved one’s...
Care Management, Caregiver support, Dementia and Alzheimer's, In Home Care, Resources
Do you drink coconut water? Do you cook with coconut oil? What are the benefits of each? I’ve been getting a lot of questions about coconut and health. I thought it might be time to bring it up here. Coconut Oil Touted as Alzheimer’s Remedy –...
