Keep Your Loved One At-Home Longer Keeping a Loved One at home when they have dementia can become difficult, especially in the later stages. When they need constant supervision and companionship it is difficult for a spouse or caregiver to get errands or tasks done or even to get some time to care for their…
How to Choose a Caregiver
By Saili Gosula of Synergy Home Care Not moving? Thinking of “Aging in Place”? Good for you. This article is for you. Having a one-on-one caregiver coming into the home enables a person to “Age in Place” so that you can be safe and have companionship. But be certain that you are using a licensed…
Communication Challenges and Dementia
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…
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