Recently I helped a friend by working from their home for five days while her family went on vacation. I was house, dog, and Dementia sitting. My friend’s mother in law lost her husband earlier this year, was moved across the country into their home, and has Dementia. [Read more…]
According to the Alzheimer’s Association, 6 in 10 people with dementia will wander. Do you have a loved one with dementia who has started wandering? Maybe they haven’t begun to wander yet, but you’re worried that they may start soon. Here is some information and safety precautions to take with a wandering loved on to keep them safe. [Read more…]
Do you have a loved one struggling with memory loss? Alzheimer’s disease probably springs to your mind first, but there are many different types of dementia. Let’s take a closer look at some of the most common types of dementia. [Read more…]
Becoming forgetful is a common sign of getting older. In fact, at least half of all people over the age of 65 report feeling more forgetful than when they were younger. But when does forgetfulness start to cross the line into signs of dementia? This can be a stressful thing to worry about for seniors and those who care for them. Here are some of the differences between forgetfulness and dementia. [Read more…]
Forgetfulness and Memory loss can be a normal part of aging, however it is also a symptom that should not be ignored or go unnoticed. Memory loss can be a sign of dementia, specifically Alzheimer’s, so it is important to recognize the symptoms early on. Here are some signs of memory loss to be on the lookout for as your loved one ages: [Read more…]