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Beyond the Name: Finding Joy When a Loved One With Dementia Forgets You

The Care Company

Nov 194 min read

Beyond the Name: Finding Joy When a Loved One With Dementia Forgets You

“Mary, it’s wonderful to see you!” What a sweet greeting this would be…if you were Mary. More and more, Mom is referring to you as her...

Dementia Care Tips: How to Help a Senior Change Clothes With Confidence

The Care Company

Oct 143 min read

Dementia Care Tips: How to Help a Senior Change Clothes With Confidence

It’s an ordinary morning, and you’re helping Dad get ready for the day. You have selected a few options of outfits for him to pick from,...

Alzheimer's Risk: What Genetics and Lifestyle Reveal About Your Future

The Care Company

Sep 43 min read

Alzheimer's Risk: What Genetics and Lifestyle Reveal About Your Future

While you watch Mom struggling to think of your name or getting lost in her day-to-day routine, a distressing thought might slip into...

What to Do When a Person With Dementia Hides Items

The Care Company

Aug 122 min read

What to Do When a Person With Dementia Hides Items

We have all felt that moment of sheer panic when we cannot find our keys or wallet. It’s disorienting and frustrating. Now, picture this...

Enhancing Well-Being in Seniors: Tips for Promoting Positivity

marissasnook

Jul 222 min read

Enhancing Well-Being in Seniors: Tips for Promoting Positivity

Caring for an aging parent often means becoming their confidant and cheerleader. It should never be merely about medical appointments or...

Strategies for Enhancing Independence in Dementia Care

marissasnook

Jul 162 min read

Strategies for Enhancing Independence in Dementia Care

Routine small successes for an individual with —like fixing what they want for dinner or tying their own shoes—can feel enormous. These...

5 Practical Ways to Support Independence in Aging Parents

The Care Company

Jul 82 min read

5 Practical Ways to Support Independence in Aging Parents

What if your mom, who's always had a green thumb, decides she wants to redesign the family garden? Though she might move a little slower...

Enhance Daily Living With Inspiring Activities for Dementia Care

The Care Company

Jun 62 min read

Enhance Daily Living With Inspiring Activities for Dementia Care

Discover inspiring activities for dementia care that enhance daily living for those with dementia. Learn more here.

Educating and Empowering: Redefining How to Talk About Dementia

marissasnook

Apr 163 min read

Educating and Empowering: Redefining How to Talk About Dementia

Receiving a diagnosis of dementia is never easy. It is the start of a difficult rollercoaster of fear, anxiety, uncertainty, grief, and...

The Care Conundrum: When Aging Parents Resist Care

The Care Company

Apr 102 min read

The Care Conundrum: When Aging Parents Resist Care

It is a complicated situation many family caregivers encounter: your aging parents, who once cared for you, now reject the aid they so...

Enhancing Connection: Effective Communication Strategies for Dementia Care

marissasnook

Mar 202 min read

Enhancing Connection: Effective Communication Strategies for Dementia Care

Have you ever said the wrong thing? Maybe your intention was to compliment a friend on her new haircut, but you came across sounding like...

Breaking the Silence: Family Caregivers Speak Out on Their Needs

marissasnook

Mar 112 min read

Breaking the Silence: Family Caregivers Speak Out on Their Needs

If you have ever felt invisible as a family caregiver, you are not alone. Caring for someone you love takes center stage, and you may...

Is It Time for 24-Hour Dementia Support?

The Care Company

Feb 142 min read

Is It Time for 24-Hour Dementia Support?

Tending to a loved one with dementia requires continuous adaptation to the individual's changing needs. As the disease progresses, there...

Culinary Strategies for Improved Dementia Care

The Care Company

Jan 32 min read

Culinary Strategies for Improved Dementia Care

There is something so special about the kitchen. It is the very first stop kids make when they get home from school in search of a snack...

Living in Their World: Navigating the Benefits and Risks of Reality Orientation in Dementia Care

marissasnook

Dec 6, 20232 min read

Living in Their World: Navigating the Benefits and Risks of Reality Orientation in Dementia Care

Do you ever wake up in the middle of a dream and wonder, just for a minute, if what you were dreaming about was real? It can feel so...

Top Tips for Managing Holiday Stress as a Caregiver

Kris Aiken

Nov 20, 20232 min read

Top Tips for Managing Holiday Stress as a Caregiver

What do you wish for most this holiday season? Peace on earth? Good health for your loved ones? Financial security? What if you could...

In-Home Hospital Care: Benefits and Considerations for Families

marissasnook

Nov 15, 20232 min read

In-Home Hospital Care: Benefits and Considerations for Families

No one wants to spend any more time than necessary in the hospital. The goal is to get the required treatment or procedure over with as...

Understanding How to Prevent Boredom in Dementia Patients

The Care Company

Nov 7, 20232 min read

Understanding How to Prevent Boredom in Dementia Patients

Salt and pepper. Macaroni and cheese. Peanut butter and jelly. Some things are just meant to go together. One combination you want to...

Overcoming Caregiver Resentment When Providing Care for a Spouse

The Care Company

Oct 18, 20232 min read

Overcoming Caregiver Resentment When Providing Care for a Spouse

You both promised to look after each other through better or worse, in sickness and in health. When these cherished sentiments are first...

Tips for Dealing With Repetitive Speech in Dementia

marissasnook

Oct 11, 20232 min read

Tips for Dealing With Repetitive Speech in Dementia

If you’ve ever played music on vinyl records, you know that the needle does not always track properly. Sometimes a tiny bit of dust or...