When a loved one is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, it’s time to focus on the positive. Take every day as it comes and learn how to communicate in the best way possible, with your loved one and with family members.What is the best way to continue to communicate with your loved one as Alzheimer’s progresses?First, remember that it will possible to...
If you are caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s in San Diego, dementia day care could be a lifesaver.As a caregiver, you know the demands can be overwhelming.You’re doing your best, but you are tired, frustrated and getting behind on your other responsibilitiesIf this stress is left untreated, it can take a significant toll on your health, your relationships...
Many of the calls we get are from adult children of a parent with dementia. It’s all too common. In most of these cases, the parent is no longer safe to live alone. Two major concerns for a senior with dementia living alone are medication management and personal safety. Medication Concerns For a Parent With Dementia When an elderly person...
When a loved one has Alzheimer’s or any type of dementia, being familiar with some helpful dementia activities is important. When a senior feels engaged, their days are more meaningful. Maintaining a senior’s old interests and activities is as important as ever, and in some ways, even more important after a diagnosis. The right kind of dementia activities can reconnect...
There may come a time when you feel your can no longer provide the care that your loved one with Alzheimer’s needs. If and when that happens, you will want to look for a quality San Diego Alzheimer’s care facility. San Diego Alzheimer’s care facilities, also known as memory care facilities, are staffed and equipped to care specifically for residents...
Alzheimer’s is a devastating disease with no cure at this time. But there is a San Diego Alzheimer’s program that can make this disease a bit less challenging for those who suffer from it. And give their caregivers some tools to cope. With a better understanding of the disease, new care philosophies and Alzheimer’s care approaches are emerging. The Glenner...