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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...

Understanding and Overcoming Common Obstacles to Senior Sleep

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...

How to Provide Compassionate Care for Grieving Seniors

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...

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...

The Next Chapter: Thriving After Caregiving Ends

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...

What Is the Ideal Level of Exercise for Seniors?

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...

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...

Adaptive Apparel That Helps Seniors Stay Independent

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...

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...

Managing Challenging Dementia Behaviors in Public

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...

How to Lower a Senior’s Risk for Social Frailty

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...

Tips for Recognizing Anxiety in an Older Loved One

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...

Caring for a Person With Dementia: The 6 Rs

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...

Follow This Checklist After a Loved One Passes

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....

How to Respond When a Senior With Alzheimer’s No Longer Recognizes You

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...