Caring for you like family

Part 1 - Addressing Safety Issues to Remain Independent for as Long as Possible According to AARP’s "Home and Community Preferences"...

Regardless of your specific caregiving situation, you’re likely to engage in many challenging conversations with those you care for, as...

D Y S P H A G I A Series (pronounced dis-fay-gee-ah) What is Dysphagia? It is a difficulty with swallowing. It typically results from the...

📷 Part 4: Aggressive Behavior in Dementia Some people with Alzheimer’s or dementia may enter a combative stage of dementia. This is a...

Part 3: Ways to Reduce & Manage Mean Behavior 1. Calm the situation down The first thing to do is reduce the tension in the room. Start...

Part 2: Why Someone with Dementia Says Mean Things First, it’s important to understand why this hurtful behavior is happening. Dementia...

Part 1 - Hurtful Things They May Say People with dementia might say hurtful things When you’re caring for an older adult with Alzheimer’s...

4 Ways a Caregiver Can Encourage a Loved One's Independence by Barry J. Jacobs, AARP Caregiving is not babysitting. Let those who...

1. Accept their limitations Avoid pushing seniors with dementia beyond their limits by expecting them to do things they’ve been...

Why does dementia and anger happen? When someone has dementia, their ability to function well in the world declines. Tasks that we...

Mike Campbell | Updated June 9, 2020 Part 5: Warning Signs Dementia, Alzheimer’s Disease or Some Other Cognitive Impairment How will you...