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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...
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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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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.
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 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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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