According to Alz.org, 1 in 3 seniors in the United States will develop Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia. Alzheimer’s is particularly scary for Utahns. Utah is projected to have the highest per capita increase of Alzheimer’s among all states—a
Alzheimer’s Care: Do’s and Don’ts for Family Members
Seek to Understand “Understanding is a three-edged sword. Your side, my side, and the truth,” – J. Michael Straczynski. Here are some tips to help you understand the truth about what your mother or father with Alzheimer’s is going through
Alzheimer’s Care: Do’s and Don’ts for Family Members.
Speaking With Love Martin Luther King Jr. said it best.“In the end, we will remember not the words of our enemies, but the silence of our friends. Here are some Do’s and Don’ts that will help you break the silence
Dementia Care: Not So Common Sense Safety Tips Part 3/3
Part 3: Preventing Falls Falls can be life threatening for the elderly. You need to take extra care to ensure that your loved one with memory loss doesn’t take a tumble. Good Shoes It’s really important that your family member
Dementia Care: Not So Common Sense Safety Tips Part 2/3
Part 2: Wandering For many families affected by dementia a great fear is that their loved one will wander, get lost and not be able to find their way home. Follow these suggestions to make sure your family member with
Dementia Care: Not So Common Sense Safety Tips Part 1/3
Part 1: Driving in the car Cars are relatively safe as long as your loved one with dementia chooses to stays inside them. While there’s nothing wrong with your mother with Alzheimer’s deciding she wants to take a stroll, I’d
When a loved one has Alzheimer’s: Tips for having better conversations
Alzheimer’s can make talking with loved ones more difficult. Here’s some tips to make the conversations more pleasant. 1. Don’t put them on the spot. Asking a family member with Alzheimer’s questions like “when were you born, when did you