A few reminders when moving a Loved One to a Nursing Home or Assisted Living facility When choosing a "group home," Nursing Home, Assisted Living facility or other residence for our loved one with Alzheimer's or Dementia, we usually have a long list of requirements that we expect to find there. Below are a few essentials that generally forgotten at a time of crisis when making the huge … [Read More...]
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A Nursing Home or Assisted Living Facility, Which will you choose?
Nursing Home or Assisted living A Nursing Home or Assisted Living Facility- Which will you choose? There are many choices to make when your loved one is no longer able to live in their own home or with a family member. I know how disheartening and sad it can be when your loved one has to be moved to an assisted living facility or nursing home. Usually, the first choice is the Assisted Living … [Read More...]
Common Questions about dementia
Lewy Body Dementia A Common Brain Disease Explained
Lewy Body Dementia Lewy body dementia, a surprisingly common type of brain disorder that causes changes in the ability to think and move. The two main types—dementia with Lewy bodies and Parkinsons' disease dementia—differ in the earliest signs. This book is written by Judy Towne who took care of her husband with Lewy Body Dementia (LBD) at home. Ms Towne offers many hints and tips for … [Read More...]
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10 Early Signs and Symptoms of Alzheimer’s
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Sponge Bathing the Elderly and infirm
Sponge bathing the elderly with Alzheimer’s dementia During late-stage Alzheimer’s, the person with dementia may require a sponge bath since he/she is bedridden, hospitalized or afraid of showering. Several times my Mom needed sponge bathing when she was ill or hospitalized. A sponge bath is not as difficult to give as you might think. But […]
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Memories of a Shopping Trip …or Not — When Alzheimer’s steals memories
Alzheimer's Steals Memories After Mom went to live at the "Group-Home" with 9 other folks who had dementia, we continued our shopping trips as often as possible. Shopping trips had become a … [Read More...]
Role Reversals when your Mate has Dementia
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