Alzheimer’s Awareness Month – A TV Interview with Dina Hurnevich
November is Alzheimers Awareness Month According to the World Health Organization, around 55 million people have dementia worldwide, and as the proportion of older people in the population is increasing in nearly every developed country, this number is expected to...
4 Things About Family Denial You Need to Know
When your senior’s other family members aren’t completely in tune with what’s going on with her, that can get frustrating for you. Their denial can also make it difficult for you to convince them that you and your senior need some help. Here’s what you need to know so...
5 Games that Help You Connect with a Loved one with Dementia or Alzheimer’s.
When you’re a family caregiver, finding time to enjoy the company of your parent is important. If dementia is present, games are one of the best ways to connect. Choosing the right game is essential as rules must be simple as cognitive skills decline. Homecare...
Help! How Do You Handle Emergency Care When Your Parent Has Alzheimer’s?
Alzheimer’s poses challenges that some family caregivers cannot plan for. Your dad has Alzheimer’s and fell. Your mom has Alzheimer’s and burned her hand taking dinner from the oven. Whatever the situation is, you have to take your parents to the ER....
