Caregiving Issues
A person-centered approach to dementia care addresses key needs such as nutrition, psychological support, and community resources. Improve care quality for dementia patients & family care partners.
Caregiver Support
Caregivers for aging family members often struggle with emotional and physical strain. Share your experiences and advocate for the resources and support you need, including a 24/7 caregiver education hotline and a dementia care management program.
Financial / Legal
As we age, it's important to plan and prepare for the possibility of needing assistance. Learn about the benefits of non-Medicare home care agencies and how to choose the right one for you. Plus, find out how to pay for the services you may need in the future.
Caring for the caregiver
We offer emotional support and practical advice to help manage stress and develop a personalized care plan. Plus, check out our free stress management tools and resources.
Financial / Legal
Managing finances for elderly parents with dementia can be challenging. Learn how to recognize warning signs, gather important documents, and protect against fraud and misuse. Get tips on allocating funds for care and finding resources to assist with managing finances for your loved one.
Activities
Learn how to effectively plan activities for dementia patients by focusing on their interests and previous experiences. Discover the importance of "mirroring" strategies, closed-ended questions and person-focused care. Read more on our blog.
Caregiver Tips
As we age, changes in our cognitive, physical, and visual abilities can affect our ability to drive safely. Discussing dementia and driving with a loved one can be difficult, but it's important to address the issue early.
Caregiving Issues
As a caregiver for a loved one with middle stage dementia, it can be overwhelming to see them change and struggle with recognition and irrational behavior. Learn about caregiver burnout and how to get help for yourself and your loved one with dementia.
Types of Dementia
Dementia is a progressive disease that affects memory, thinking, and behavior. Health professionals use dementia rating scales to determine the stages of cognitive impairment and assess the progression of the disease.
Caring for the caregiver
Are you feeling overwhelmed and stressed out as a caregiver? Take this quiz to find out if you're experiencing caregiver burnout. It's important to focus on self care and know your limitations to prevent caregiver stress and burnout.
Types of Dementia
Lewy Body dementia is the third most common type of dementia and the most diagnosed because the early symptoms are the same as many mental health behaviors.