Category: Adult children

What is “Sundowning”?

If you know what’s causes “sundowning” and when to most expect it, you will be better equipped to handle it when it occurs.

If a loved one has dementia, there are likely to have changes in their behavior in the later hours of the day—which is commonly referred to as “sundowning" . . .

What are some tips for handling troubling dementia-related behaviors?

What are the most common dementia-related behaviors and how can I better deal with them when they occur?

Nationwide, some 5.2 million Americans have Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia. When their care falls to a loved one, such as yourself, their actions and behaviors can become challenging, to say the least . . .

How do I communicate with someone who has dementia?

While you may not be able to verbally communicate with a loved one due to their dementia, your simple presence may be all that is needed to calm them and let them know they are safe.

While you may not be able to verbally communicate with a loved one due to their dementia, your simple presence may be all that is needed to calm them and let them know they are safe . . .

Independent Living or Assisted Living: What’s the difference anyway?

There is a lot of confusion as to the difference between independent living and assisted living. Here’s what you need to know.

There is a truism within the senior living industry that independent living has become assisted living and assisted living has become nursing. Where once they may have had clear, separate identities, any division between them is now clearly quite gray . . .

What are the most common options for senior care?

In time, America’s aging seniors will all require care of some form. The paramount question for them and their families will be where and how?

In time, America’s aging seniors will all require care of some form. The paramount question for them and their families will be where and how?

How can I monitor my parent’s health and safety remotely?

While home health and retirement communities are possibilities, they may not be wanted by a parent or even affordable. What other options are there?

While home health and retirement communities are possibilities, they may not be wanted by a parent or even affordable. Fortunately, there are other options available as you both journey along the gray mile together . . .