When a loved one is diagnosed with Alzheimer's, it's time to focus on the positive. To focus on the negative is to lose quality time with your loved one.So instead take every day as it comes and learn how to communicate in the best way possible. And not just about the disease, but with your loved one as time goes...
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...
Very often a family looks for assisted living for a couple because one spouse needs care, and the well spouse can no longer provide that care alone. A common scenario is when one spouse has memory loss and the other doesn’t. Determining which care communities have the type of care, programs and setting for two elderly parents can be difficult. Finding...
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...
One of the most important assisted living resources you'll need is knowing what to ask and look for when you visit communities. Below are questions to take with you when you visit any assisted living community you are considering. We also suggest that if a place interests you, be sure to visit several times, at least once without making an...
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...
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