Caring for seniors with memory loss goes beyond medical attention. It requires emotional support, connection, and constant engagement. Social interactions and companionship play a pivotal role in maintaining their quality of life. Simple daily conversations, shared activities, and...
Memory care isn’t just about helping seniors manage their day-to-day activities. It’s about preserving their dignity, keeping them engaged, and ensuring they feel connected to their environment. One powerful way to achieve this is through cognitive stimulation. This involves...
Memory loss brings significant challenges, not just for those living with it but for the people who care for them. As cognitive decline progresses, it can sometimes feel like the person you knew is slipping away. But at the core...
Caring for seniors with memory issues like Alzheimer’s or dementia at home requires a specialized approach. Memory care services ensure that aging in place is safe, dignified, and as independent as possible. To do this effectively, several key features must...
In the aging process, companionship plays a crucial role in preserving cognitive health. It's not only a source of joy but also a significant factor in slowing down cognitive decline. This article explores how meaningful interactions can...
Memory loss can be a distressing part of aging, but engaging in certain activities can help slow its progression. In-home care provides a unique opportunity to integrate these activities into daily routines, supporting cognitive function and...
When a loved one faces dementia, the care they require becomes multifaceted. Specialized care is not just beneficial; it is often crucial. It ensures that the complex needs of dementia patients are met with understanding, expertise, and...
Alzheimer's disease, a form of dementia, gradually impairs a person's ability to remember, think, and make decisions. Knowing when to transition to in-home care is crucial. It ensures safety and improves quality of life for those affected. This article explores...
-Painting by Joan Dolan The Artist Within exhibit, featuring 51 artworks created by 43 different artists ages 60-101 opened at the Harborview Medical Center Cafeteria March 10, 2016 after garnering rave reviews at the Anne Focke Gallery during January and February. The thought provoking and profoundly...
Andrew Cohen, of Coho Accounting, provides care for his mother. His biggest challenge was preparing emotionally for her journey into dementia. A bright, resourceful and independent spirit, his mother learned she had Parkinson's 12 1/2 years ago but kept it in abeyance for 9 years during which Andrew was able to prepare himself for Parkinson's inevitable physical progressions. Not all Parkinson's patients develop dementia but when Andrew's mother started experiencing symptoms it put added stress on their ability to negotiate her care and, at times, strained their communication. Where does he turn for support? "I try to remember the good times," Andrew told me. He also receives important guidance from a dear friend who is a hospice nurse and talks to friends about their own family caregiving situations...his "ad hoc support group." Most remarkably, he founded his business, Coho Accounting, as a result of his experience with his mother's need for fiduciary support. He works now with client families going through situations similar to his own. What has he learned? Three main things: Really listen. Don't disagree with your mother (or with anyone experiencing dementia). Be willing to have difficult and honest conversations.