When an aging parent begins to need more support with the activities of daily life, family tensions can heat up. The adult child who lives closest usually bears the burden of care. Siblings who live further away often refuse to accept how much care a parent requires because they don’t see them as often. It can cause conflicts that sometimes lead to permanent damage in family relationships. [Read more…]
Alzheimer’s disease often robs people of their verbal communication skills. Reasoning and short-term memory are two additional skills that suffer. These challenges can make it more difficult for people with Alzheimer’s or a related form of dementia to feel successful and productive.
It is important for people with memory loss to have a structured day full of activities that are meaningful to them. Strong life enrichment programming is one of the many benefits the Memory Care providers we work with in Dallas and Fort Worth offer for seniors with dementia. [Read more…]
Dear Paul:
My mom had her annual physical with her primary care doctor last month. She has cut back on her driving lately so she asked me to take her to the appointment. Glad I did! It turns out that what our family assumed were the normal signs of aging are actually the early signs of Alzheimer’s disease. While I thought there might be something more going on with Mom, it really never occurred to me that it was Alzheimer’s.
Since our father passed away two years ago, my brother and I have been splitting different errands and tasks around their house. So even though we each live about an hour away from Mom, one or both of us is there with Mom at least once a week. But I know this probably won’t be enough to keep her safe as her disease progresses. [Read more…]
A hospital stay is frightening and stressful at any age. When an adult has Alzheimer’s disease or a related form of dementia, the hospital can be especially difficult and disorienting.
Knowing what to expect and taking extra precautions to keep your loved one safe can make a hospital stay easier for everyone.
If your senior loved one will be admitted to a Dallas or Fort Worth area hospital for surgery or another procedure, request a private room. A calm, quiet is best for adults with Alzheimer’s disease. [Read more…]
If you are a north Texas caregiver for a loved one who has Alzheimer’s disease, the day might come when you need to find a Memory Care assisted living community for them. Knowing what to ask, what look for and how to compare one dementia care provider with another can be tough to do.
We’ve pulled together a few tips we think will help you get started.
Asking these questions as you visit each community on your senior loved one’s behalf will help you assess if it is a good fit: [Read more…]