Posts Tagged ‘dementia’
Providing Compassionate 24/7 Live-In Care Services for Dementia Patients
Dementia is a challenging and often heartbreaking condition that affects millions of individuals and their families worldwide. As the number of people diagnosed with dementia continues to rise, the demand for high-quality care services has become increasingly important.
Read MoreEngaging and Enriching: Dementia Care Activities at Home
Dementia care at home can be a deeply rewarding experience when approached with compassion and creativity.
Read MoreAlzheimer’s and Sleep Issues: How to Support Your Loved One
Sleep disturbances can bring a whole new set of challenges for people living with Alzheimer’s. The lack of restful sleep can lead to more naps during the day and less ability to engage in activities. It can also affect the person’s moods and willingness to do their daily living activities such as personal hygiene, taking medications, eating meals, etc.
Read MoreWhy Do People With Dementia Repeat Themselves?
Home Care Services, Melville, NY Dementia is a term used to describe a cognitive impairment. Dementia can cause a variety of symptoms including short-term memory loss, poor judgment, loss of language and verbal skills, and confusion with time and/or place. There are many forms of dementia including vascular dementia, Lewy Body dementia, frontotemporal, and Alzheimer’s…
Read MoreManaging Sundown Syndrome
Sundown Syndrome is a phenomenon that causes a person with dementia to become anxious, agitated, restless, and moody in the late afternoon or early evening when the sun starts to go down.
Read MoreCaring for a Loved One with Dementia: 6 Practical Tips
Home Care Agency, Long Island: Whether your loved has been newly diagnosed or has been afflicted with dementia for many years, there is one thing that remains the same; each day is unpredictable. Family members often say, ‘what worked yesterday no longer works today’. Dementia affects each individual differently and while there are many common…
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