For seniors with Alzheimer’s or dementia, mealtime can become frustrating and overwhelming as coordination and cognitive challenges make using regular utensils difficult. Thankfully, innovative adaptive utensils for Alzheimer’s can help restore independence and dignity at the table. These thoughtfully designed tools compensate for tremors, poor motor control, and confusion, making eating easier and safer. Discover how the proper utensils can transform mealtime…
Getting dressed can be difficult for seniors It’s surprising how difficult the everyday task of getting dressed can be for many seniors. Wearing normal clothes can become too difficult because of common medical conditions like arthritis, stroke, or dementia. Common clothing challenges include: Not being able to fasten buttons and zippers Repeatedly undressing themselves (a common Alzheimer’s and dementia behavior) Swollen feet or ankles making…
Music is great for seniors with dementia Music benefits seniors with Alzheimer’s or dementia in many ways. Multiple research studies confirm this and documentaries like Alive Inside allow us to witness music’s amazing effect on older adults. Music has even been shown to be more effective than medication in boosting mood, reducing anxiety and agitation, and increasing happiness and engagement – even…
When older adults hang on to a lot more stuff than they need and insist on living in extremely cluttered spaces, they may be hoarders. If your loved one is showing this behavior, you’re probably worried – for good reason! Hoarding poses physical dangers, including increased fall risk, blocking emergency workers from reaching your loved one, and unsanitary living conditions. It could also be a…
Everyday activities are challenging for seniors with Alzheimer’s or dementia Helping seniors with dementia look the way they always have helps boost their self-esteem. But the disease can make everyday activities like dressing and grooming challenging for both older adults and caregivers. 9 tips to simplify dressing someone with Alzheimer’s We found this useful infographic from the Alzheimer’s Association with 9 expert…
Reminders and reason just won’t work When caring for an older adult with Alzheimer’s or dementia, it’s instinctive to try to bring them back into reality. When they say something that doesn’t make sense, you’ll want to remind them of the facts or ask them to remember previous conversations or events. What most caregivers don’t know is that this approach often makes…
Alzheimer’s is a rapidly growing problem Today, about 47 million people worldwide are living with dementia. That number is expected to grow to 75 million people in 2030 and to 132 million in 2050. And, in 2015, the global cost of dementia has already risen to 818 billion U.S. dollars! 50 facts about Alzheimer’s Because this terrible disease is affecting increasing…
Dementia is a Global Problem Did you know that 47.5 million people across the world are living with dementia? It’s a global epidemic that costs $ 604 billion each year. The 9 Key Types of Dementia Did you also know that there are eight significant types of dementia in addition to Alzheimer’s disease? Even though Alzheimer’s causes 60 – 80% of all…
– Question – My mom has Alzheimer’s. I know her mind isn’t what it used to be, but she says things that are obviously wrong or not true. I’ve heard that I should go along with her and I’ve also heard that I should explain why she’s wrong – I’m not sure which way is best. She just told me that my uncle…
What’s going on in their minds? Anyone who cares for someone with Alzheimer’s or dementia has wondered what they’re going through. Even though we can never really experience their lives, this experiment tries to help families understand what it’s like to have Alzheimer’s. Experience Alzheimer’s for 12 minutes ABC News interviewed Blaine, a Texas man who cares for his mother with Alzheimer’s.…
