Animal-Assisted Therapy for Memory Care
Memory care residents in assisted living facilities may find unexpected benefits by undergoing animal-assisted therapy and developing a routine alongside a new pet.
Memory care residents in assisted living facilities may find unexpected benefits by undergoing animal-assisted therapy and developing a routine alongside a new pet.
Gardening has increasingly been recognized as a fantastic way for seniors to exercise, socialize, and form lasting connections with their community.
While both memory patients and their caregivers may prefer the idea of at-home care, there are many considerations to take into account.
Wandering is not a deliberate act of rebellion or a simple lapse in memory, but instead a direct consequence of dementia's impact on the brain.
You can navigate your memory care visits with grace with this practical advice for those moments when dementia creates barriers to your connection.
Simple adjustments like maintaining a regular schedule can provide a sense of stability and predictability, reducing anxiety and helping to avoid holiday depression.
Conversation loops are often a dementia patient's subconscious way of trying to find some semblance of familiarity and comfort.
Communication is the bedrock of human interaction, but when a loved one is grappling with dementia, the rules of engagement often change.
Understanding Alzheimer's Disease progression can help you make informed decisions about a parent's care, including when it is time to consider memory care.
When you've been the one caring for your elderly parent, asking the family to support a change in caregiving accomodations may be difficult.