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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...
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The Care Company
Jan 182 min read
Understanding and Overcoming Common Obstacles to Senior Sleep
We have all been there: counting sheep, slowing down our breathing, listening to white noise, all in an attempt to force our brains to...
The Care Company
Jan 102 min read
How to Provide Compassionate Care for Grieving Seniors
By the time we reach our golden years, we’ve had many years of building deep connections with family and friends. These bonds are crucial...
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 19, 20232 min read
The Next Chapter: Thriving After Caregiving Ends
Caring for a loved one is frequently an all-consuming role. It requires a great deal of your energy, time, and focus. And after...
marissasnook
Dec 12, 20232 min read
What Is the Ideal Level of Exercise for Seniors?
The countdown is on to the new year, and this means just one thing: deciding on a resolution you can make that you’ll actually be...
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 19, 20232 min read
Adaptive Apparel That Helps Seniors Stay Independent
What were your thoughts when selecting the outfit you put on this morning? Comfort? Style? A specific memory attached to a piece of...
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...
The Care Company
Aug 11, 20232 min read
Managing Challenging Dementia Behaviors in Public
Dementia is unpredictable, to say the least. It can transform someone’s mood, personality, and behaviors quickly. When you are at home...
The Care Company
Jul 10, 20232 min read
Can Caregivers Suffer From PTSD?
If you think PTSD only happens to those individuals who have experienced life-threatening danger, think again. PTSD (post-traumatic...
The Care Company
Jun 20, 20232 min read
How to Lower a Senior’s Risk for Social Frailty
It was not that long ago that people were isolating from one another to guard against spreading COVID-19. The elderly were particularly...
The Care Company
Jun 13, 20232 min read
Tips for Recognizing Anxiety in an Older Loved One
Is an older adult you love struggling with socializing, sleeping well or enjoying activities, or experiencing memory problems? Before...
The Care Company
Jun 6, 20232 min read
Caring for a Person With Dementia: The 6 Rs
When caring for a person with dementia, it is essential to remind yourself that you ARE capable, you ARE doing an excellent job, and you...
marissasnook
May 22, 20232 min read
Follow This Checklist After a Loved One Passes
After a loved one passes, the last thing you want to do is complete a list of to-dos. The pain and loss alone are overwhelming enough....
marissasnook
May 16, 20232 min read
How to Respond When a Senior With Alzheimer’s No Longer Recognizes You
You have been caring for Mom since her dementia diagnosis. You have been working through many of the challenging symptoms. However one...
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