What Is Validation Therapy and How Can It Help?
Receiving a diagnosis of dementia for a parent or loved one can be an emotional and scary time. While parts […]
What is the Difference Between Delirium and Dementia?
Both delirium and dementia have similar symptoms, but the two medical conditions are not the same. Delirium usually comes on suddenly, […]
Shining the Spotlight on Surging Elderly Mental Illness
Elderly mental health is extremely important to a senior’s overall well-being. Unfortunately, many of today’s seniors are struggling to get […]
Sundowning Can Be Frightening – What Can You Do About It?
For caregivers, caring for someone who is suffering from Sundowners Syndrome can be extremely challenging. Because there is still a […]
Gerotranscendence: Often Overlooked Virtues of Aging
According to the Population Reference Bureau, the number of American seniors projects to at least double by 2060. Although many people […]
Understanding Diogenes Syndrome and Elderly Hoarding
Did you know that up to 1 in 20 of the elderly have tendencies that are consistent with hoarding? Scientists call the combination of […]
Do You Know How to Recognize Dementia Stages?
A person suffering from a form of dementia doesn’t start out with significant memory loss or other signs of cognitive […]
Dementia Care – Providing the Best and Avoiding Burnout
Dealing with dementia is a difficult process for caregivers around the world. Communication with a loved one who is suffering […]