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It’s hard when adult children have to step into the role of caregiver for their aging parents. It can become even more difficult if you have siblings who are also involved.
“Siblings can be a great source of support, but at the same time, they can ...
Being a caregiver is a stressful task. Even when you’re not actively providing care, you’re thinking about it and worrying about it … in fact, it’s something you can never get away from. That in turn can lead to heightened stress, poor health and an ...
Frustration is an emotion that is a common companion to caregivers. Caring for a loved one with dementia or another form of cognitive decline can be challenging, overwhelming and – as previously mentioned – frustrating.
“Irritation and ...
One of the first questions seniors and family members have following a dementia diagnosis is, “How will we pay for this?” Most private health insurances don’t cover certain aspects of memory care, nor does Medicare or Medicaid. However, if you or your ...
It’s that time of year again: the time of year when days are shorter, nights are longer and all of our sleep schedules get a little messed up (especially when Daylight Savings Time ends). If you’re a caregiver to a senior with dementia, you may already ...
The long winter months can be boring and dreary for everyone, especially senior adults. With shorter days, bad weather conditions, cold temperatures and icy roads, most older adults spend the winter cooped up inside their home. Thanks to COVID-19, even ...
It’s no secret that the holidays can be a stressful time for many reasons. If your family member is living with Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia, this can add another stressor. And this year, COVID-19 is adding an extra layer of worry for ...
Alicia Seaver is the Vice President of Memory Care Operations for EPOCH Senior Living and a Certified Memory Impairment Specialist. Every month, she addresses a specific issue related to memory and memory care. If you’re interested in hearing about a ...
“Every person’s memory loss journey is unique, which is why it’s so important to have a personalized approach to memory care,” says Cindy Wirth, Executive Director of Bridges® by EPOCH at Sudbury, a memory care assisted living community in Sudbury, MA. ...
For individuals living with a form of dementia like Alzheimer’s disease, it can seem like the person they used to be slips away as their memory fades. However, even if the person can’t remember what happened five minutes ago, they may be able to remember ...
Individuals with dementia may not be able to remember what happened yesterday or even five minutes ago, but they can remember their past with surprising clarity. Building a memory box for your loved one is a great way to engage the memories from their ...
You and your family have noticed things that aren’t quite right. You’ve been overly forgetful, and having difficulty finding the right words to say what you want to say. You’re having a hard time with tasks that used to be no big deal. Your personality ...