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Reminiscence therapy uses the senses to help individuals with dementia remember events, people, and places from the past, and can be useful in reducing negative emotions.

Those with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia might find themselves losing their short-term memory, but are often able to recall older ones.… Read the rest

In order to make important healthcare and financial decisions for someone who has lost their mental capacity, it’s important to begin the process of applying for a Lasting Power Of Attorney (LPA) early. Here’s how, and what you can do if a loved one has lost their mental capacity before they were able to successfully apply for an LPA.

With some simple reminders and other medication management tools, people with early-stage dementia can continue to take their medication independently.

Keeping track of the medication that needs to be taken at different times of day can be a struggle, especially when there’s a mix of medicine that needs to be taken before and after meals throughout the day.… Read the rest

It can be difficult to hear your loved one asking to go home, whether they are living with you or in a care facility, but there are some useful tips that will help you handle the situation without causing frustration.

The decision to care for your loved one at home or enroll them in a nursing home can be a difficult one to make. Here’s some key things you might want to consider.

While those with mild dementia are perfectly capable of living independent lives, the support they need from their caregivers will increase as the condition progresses.… Read the rest