Reduce Frustration as an Alzheimer’s Caregiver with These Tips
When you’re a caregiver for someone with Alzheimer’s disease, it can be a stressful, frustrating time. But it can also be rewarding to kno...
Alzheimers
How to Help Seniors With Memory Loss
As we age, it’s normal to have some occasional memory loss. Words and names we can’t quite remember, putting keys in the fridge instead of on t...
Dementia and Driving
Losing the independence driving provides can be upsetting. It is important to acknowledge a person's feelings and preserve his or her independence,...
How Pets Can Benefit Alzheimer’s Patients!
At most of our homes, we have four legged friends scurrying around, visiting the Residents throughout the day. On even the grayest of days, it's im...
The Benefits of Gardening for Seniors
At any age, gardening is one of the best activities we can do outdoors. It stimulates all of the senses, it connects us with nature and rewards us ...
The Best Foods For Your Brain
Eating foods high in antioxidants like vitamin C and E is a wonderful way to eliminate free radicals from your body. The best part about this resea...
Drinking Tea May Lower Risk Of Dementia
A good cup of tea can be a simple indulgence each day, but research shows that there may be even more to love about this drink. According to Enc...
Eat Together to Eat Well for Alzheimer’s Patients
Eating together, providing social support and interaction during meals could help people with dementia avoid dehydration and malnutrition - accordi...
10 Brain Exercises That Boost Memory
(referenced: http://www.everydayhealth.com/longevity/mental-fitness/brain-exercises-for-memory.aspx)
Keep your brain as healthy and fit as y...
Designing Rooms for Dementia
Good Practice in the Design of Homes and Living Spaces for People with Dementia and Sight Loss is a new book of guidelines launched by Thomas Pockl...