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Activities can help stimulate the mind and keep older adults engaged and interested in life. But finding no-fail activities for a person with Alzheimer’s or dementia and vision impairment can take a little extra creativity. Here are 9 engaging activities to consider for low vision seniors with Alzheimer’s or dementia. #1stMeridian #Homecare #Caregiving #Dementia

Activities can help stimulate the mind and keep older adults engaged and interested in life. But finding no-fail activities for a person with Alzheimer’s or dementia and vision impairment can take a little extra creativity. Here are 9 engaging activities to consider for low vision seniors with Alzheimer’s or dementia. #1stMeridian #Homecare #Caregiving #Dementia

As dementia progresses, some people will display uncharacteristic anger and aggression that can be difficult to deal with. These tips will help family caregivers respond to aggressive and angry behavior in the future. #dementiacare #dementiaresources #caregiving #caregivingsupport #caregivingtips #hunterdoncounty #somersetcountynj

#Alzheimersdisease or #dementia can cause seniors to get confused and forget key details about their lives. This might mean that your older adult asks sensitive questions that are difficult to answer. We've got expert tips on how to respond if you find yourself in a tough conversation about: - Family or friends who have passed away - Topics that raise difficult emotions for you, like an ex-spouse - Nothing (when you can't understand them at all) How to answer those difficult or awkward questions ➜ https://lnkd.in/gxryn5n #seniorcare #caregiving

Learn about the importance of specialized memory care for individuals living with Alzheimer's and dementia. Find out more in this comprehensive guide from AARP. #AARPVolunteer #AARPCaregiving  

Not all people with dementia have to go to memory care. It's a misconception that if an individual with dementia needs to go to a long term care community, it means that they are required to go to a memory care community specifically. I have worked in assisted living and nursing homes that were not dementia-specific but still housed a large percentage of residents that had dementia. This includes my own grandmother who has dementia but does not live in a memory care community. It's very possible and actually quite common! Decisions on long term care communities should be based on individual needs rather than going with a one-size-fits-all approach. The most common things considered in making these decisions are: - If they wander frequently or exit-seek, they may need a memory care community. - If they have a tendency to resist care, they may need a memory care community. - If they are in the beginning (very early part of stage 4 on the Global Deterioration Scale) or at the very end stage (7 on the GDS), they may not need a memory care community. - If they are completely immobile, they may not need a memory care community.  - If they have serious or complicated medical needs, they may not need a memory care community. What are your thoughts? #longtermcare #nursinghome #homehealth #dementia #caregiver #alzheimers #alzheimer #dementiaawareness #dementiacare #caregiverlife #alzheimerssucks #vasculardementia #frontotemporaldementia #lewybodydementia #alzheimersfight #alzheimersdisease #dementiasucks #dementiapatients #dementiasupport #caregiversupport #caregivers *this information is most relevant to those in the United States

Seniors with #Alzheimer’s disease or #dementia may show anxiety or agitation through fidgety hands. Signs include pulling or rubbing at clothes or bedding, rubbing hands together, twisting fingers, wringing hands, and generally keeping hands in motion. Sensory therapy or fidget toys are an effective way to reduce anxiety, calm nerves, and provide comfort. These are simple touch-based activities with no right or wrong that help someone keep their restless hands occupied in safe, soothing ways. We share 6 suggestions to help someone with dementia keep their hands busy and feel calm and comforted. How to help someone with dementia keep their hands safely occupied ➜ https://lnkd.in/ghDDNMm #seniorcare #caregiving

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Isolation and loneliness can be just as challenging for caregivers of people living with dementia as it is for the patients themselves. Recent research shows that this shared experience is a significant source of distress for both parties. As we continue to recognize the emotional toll that caregiving can take, it's essential to address the support needed to cope with it. #dementiaawareness #caregiving #mentalhealth #caregiversupport

Our latest blog post provides strategies for safely bathing an adult with dementia. https://lnkd.in/gz92-m_X #caregiver #familycaregiver #caregiving #caregivingtips #dementia #alzheimers