Wandering is a common issue for dementia patients. In fact, the Alzheimer’s Association estimates that 6 in 10 people with dementia wander at least once. For many the behavior is repetitive, causing no end of concern for family members and friends. Crucially, wandering isn’t just a frustrating habit. It can also be incredibly dangerous, as […]
How Does Dementia Kill You?
Dementia is well-known as a disease that impacts the brain, eventually robbing a person of most things that make them recognizable as an individual. It’s also the leading cause of death in many places. One estimate suggests that close to 14% of deaths have dementia as an underlying cause, which is a shocking number (much […]
The Idea of Selfishness and What it Means for Caregivers
The idea of selfishness comes up often in discussions of caregiving. I most recently saw it in the reviews for two books on dementia – Where the Light Comes In and Neither Married nor Single. Both books generally get good reviews, but there are a few people who say the authors are being ‘selfish’. I […]
Stunning Mother’s Day Gifts for Aging Moms
So, we’re coming up to Mother’s Day again. It’s a special time of the year and a chance to show your mother how much she means to you. But… it’s tricky too. After all, if your mom is now a senior, you’ve probably had 60 or more years of mother’s days, not to mention Christmases […]
How Do You Respond To Allegations of Elder Abuse?
What happens if you put your heart and soul into caring for a loved one, just to be accused of abusing them? Learning how to respond to allegations of elder abuse is crucial – as such allegations can damage your reputation and even put you at risk of legal action. The first thing is to […]
Where the Light Gets In Review – Caregiver’s Book Corner
Where the Light Gets In is an interesting book for caregivers. I say interesting because it isn’t really a caregiving book at all, but can still be surprisingly useful. That’s why this Where the Light Gets In review is digging into what the book offers and where it is relevant for caregivers. What is it […]