Living with dementia and caring for someone with dementia are both challenging situations. Vineyard Bluffton shares three ways to use technology tools to make everyday life easier and better for seniors with dementia and their caregivers. Many commonly available technology innovations can be used to make life safer, easier, and more enjoyable for someone with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia and the families…
A look at the 10 most common chronic diseases in older adults, offering practical prevention tips and management strategies to help your loved ones stay healthier longer.
When does forgetting a name become a red flag? How can you determine if misplacing keys is a normal part of aging or a potential symptom of Alzheimer’s disease? For caregivers, these questions are constant sources of stress. The line between everyday forgetfulness and dementia can seem blurry, but it doesn’t have to be that way. By recognizing the key differences, you…
Vascular dementia is the second most common cause of dementia after Alzheimer’s disease. People with vascular dementia have problems with reasoning, judgment, and memory. These symptoms can appear suddenly or they could be mild at first and gradually worsen. It can be challenging to diagnose because it can occur together with Alzheimer’s and the symptoms can vary from case to case. We…
Seniors with dementia may easily get frustrated and stressed Sometimes it seems like seniors with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia become angry at the drop of a hat. Most likely, they’re suddenly reaching a breaking point because of built-up frustrations from everyday tasks. This might be the root cause of aggressive behavior or angry outbursts. To reduce these “dementia and anger” flare-ups, they…
Alzheimer’s wandering is dangerous Getting lost or accidentally wandering away is a serious issue for people with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia and a major worry for families. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, 6 out of 10 people with dementia will wander. It can happen at any point in the disease, even if they’ve never done it before. It might seem unbelievable that…
Helping a loved one with Alzheimer’s maintain good oral hygiene can be challenging, but it’s essential for their overall health and comfort.
Frontotemporal dementia tends to start at younger ages Frontotemporal dementia is the 5th most common cause of dementia. It’s also referred to as FTD or frontal lobe dementia. It’s estimated that there are 50,000 to 60,000 people living with FTD in the United States. It often occurs between the ages of 45 and 65, but can also start as early as age 20…
When a loved one is living with dementia, communication can become a daily source of frustration and heartache for everyone involved. The “right” words often get lost, conversations can circle endlessly, and you might feel like you’re no longer able to connect in a meaningful way. But what if you could learn a new set of simple, powerful techniques that could help…
Many families may have difficulty keeping in touch, and seniors may sometimes feel isolated or abandoned. This can be devastating for people with Alzheimer’s or dementia who aren’t able to use popular video calling apps, and may not understand the situation. Let’s examine this issue and discuss some available solutions. Michael Cottam cares for his father-in-law, who has dementia and lives in…
