Communicating with someone with dementia can be challenging. But if we can remember certain truths about memory loss and learn to respond in a new way, communication gets easier. As with so many things in life, the key is compassion. If you feel overwhelmed or frustrated when you try to communicate, do your best to…
Wandering Loved Ones-Keep them Safe
by Pamela Spahr… Even when my husband was in a skilled nursing home after being diagnosed with dementia, he wanted to wander. When I brought him home, I was terrified that he would walk out the front door and that I would not be able to stop him. It was a wakeup call for me!…
Safer Home – To Do List
The risk of falling increases as we age. If you plan to remain in your current home, make sure it’s safe. Repairing carpets, getting rid of extra furniture, better lighting–these are just a few of the things you can do to make your current home safer. Senior Seasons recommends the following to-do list to keep…
Where to Live?
Seniors face choices of staying where they are or finding a new community. Kaye, the founder of Senior Seasons, recently co-led a workshop for families exploring senior living options at a housing conference organized by Avenidas, a private, non-profit agency that has been helping mid- Peninsula seniors live well, learn, and maintain their independence for…
Couples Living With Dementia
As a senior housing consultant, one of the most difficult requests that I get is from couples, who are “differently-abled” but want to continue living together. In these couples, one spouse has dementia and the other is acting as caregiver. Many of these couples would benefit from moving into a retirement/assisted living community. Regardless, the couple that…
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