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It’s often said that family members are the “second victims” of dementia, Alzheimer’s disease or another form of memory impairment. Since the disease doesn’t affect just the individual but the relationships and lives of the entire family, there will come ...
During the holiday season, we’re always thinking about the gifts we can give to others. We also may be thinking of ways we can “give back,” whether it’s donating time, money or energy to causes or to those less fortunate. As you’re thinking about what ...
New Year’s Eve can be a fun, exciting and nostalgic celebration. It’s a time to look back and reminisce about everything that happened in the past year, as well as to look forward to the excitement of all the new opportunities the new year will bring. ...
If you or a person you love are concerned about memory loss and wonder if recent cognition issues are due to simple aging or something else, you may also wonder what your next steps are. You’ve probably already been told (through your research or from ...
As a caregiver, you probably are aware of the necessity to do holidays a little differently when you have a loved one with dementia. Things that you and your loved one may have enjoyed in holidays past – going out caroling, visiting far-flung friends and ...
The holidays are stressful for just about everyone. For caregivers of seniors, who are already juggling their many responsibilities, the holidays are the perfect storm of stress, obligation and expectations to cause burnout.
“The holidays are a time ...
The holidays are supposed to be a happy time, filled with friends and family and good cheer. But for people who have lost a loved one, or who are living with a very different situation now that their loved one has Alzheimer’s disease or another form of ...
The holidays are the perfect time to celebrate together with friends and family. But for families or caregivers who have loved ones with dementia or another form of memory loss, the holidays can be quite stressful.
“The loved one with dementia is ...
The holidays are almost here, and that means festive gatherings, feasts and fun. Many of us think of the holidays as a time to relax and enjoy a little well-deserved relaxation. However, if you’re a caregiver to a senior loved one with dementia, the ...
Traditions are woven throughout our holiday celebrations. Whether it’s singing carols around the piano, playing games in front of the fireplace, lighting the menorah together or hanging decorations on the Christmas tree, everything we do at this time of ...
“But I’ll have a blue, blue Christmas…”
That classic song sums up what a lot of people feel during the holiday season. Simply put, the holidays aren’t so merry for many people. Between seasonal stress, expectations for a “picture-perfect” celebration, ...
Gift shopping for a loved one with dementia isn’t always an easy task. After all, you want to make sure you’re giving a thoughtful and (hopefully) useful gift that the recipient will enjoy. But you don’t want to buy something that’s potentially dangerous ...
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