Have you ever noticed that some people seem to be able to maintain a relatively positive attitude regardless of what’s happening around them? Like everyone, they can appreciate the good times, but they also seem to be able to focus on the positive in the face of some pretty negative events. They see the good […]

If you’re a caregiver for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia, it’s important to know that you’re not alone. The daily toll of personally taking care and worrying for your loved one can induce stress, burnouts, and taxing effects on your mental health. To combat these negative feelings, many caregivers find that building […]

WHAT IMPACT DOES NUTRITION HAVE ON THE BRAIN? The food you eat has a direct impact on your brain’s overall health and function. According to the Harvard Medical School, the gastrointestinal tract produces about 95% of the body’s serotonin. In other words, your digestive system literally helps guide your mood and emotional well-being based on the […]

Respite Care: A Much Needed Break All too often, the health and well-being of at-home caregivers is placed in serious jeopardy as a result of the stressful circumstances they face every day. Experts even refer to caregivers of Alzheimer’s patients as the “the second victims.” Respite Care Offers Relief, Renewal, and Healing Caregiving can be […]

Families often ask us about how to better relate to their loved one who has Alzheimer’s disease or dementia, especially with COVID restrictions. With some insight into how your Mom or Dad experiences the world and a few modifications on your part, you can improve your communication and have an easier and more enjoyable time […]

“I want to go home.” Nearly every dementia caregiver has heard this heartbreaking plea from their loved one. They may already be at home or they may be struggling to accept their new surroundings after a move to long-term care, but this simple statement is still jarring. Home means different things for different people, but […]

Caring for someone with Alzheimer’s disease can be incredibly challenging and requires long-term care. Like with other forms of dementia and chronic memory loss, there may be days that are simply a recurrence of days and weeks before, but as the disease progresses, different issues become apparent and new behavioral patterns may begin to emerge. […]

The Alzheimer’s and dementia care journey Caring for someone with Alzheimer’s disease or another type of dementia can be a long, stressful, and intensely emotional journey. But you’re not alone. In the United States, there are more than 16 million people caring for someone with dementia—and many millions more around the world. As there is currently no cure for […]