Dementia Dimensions

Dementia Resource Center Blog for At Home Caregivers

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Dementia Caregiving on Screen: What Hollywood Gets Right

In the last 13 years, two actors have won Academy Awards for starring roles depicting persons living with Alzheimer’s disease.  These powerful performances by Julianna Moore (Still Alice) and Anthony Hopkins (The Father) were rightfully rewarded with Hollywood’s top prize while shining a spotlight on the many challenges faced by those who suffer from dementia.   
  • Physical

How Hearing Loss May Increase Dementia Risk

While many people think of hearing loss as a normal part of aging, research suggests it may affect more than a person’s ability to hear conversations.
  • Book Review, Emotional, Engagement

Talking to Grandchildren About Dementia

Dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease and its other forms, is a progressive disease. There is a common saying: “If you have met one person with dementia, you have met one person with dementia.” Much of that truth comes from the highly individual nature of the disease’s progression.
  • Caregiver Perspective, Physical

American Stroke Month and What to Know About Dementia Risks

Out of the 800,000 stroke survivors in a year in the U.S., 480,000 develop dementia.
  • Caregiver Perspective, Emotional

A Unique Love Story with Deep Caregiving Ties

“We started talking because we had similar situations," remembers Liz Sabo, a resident of the third floor of Brickstone by St.
  • Emotional, Engagement, Joy Plan

The Power of Coloring for People with Dementia

When caring for someone living with dementia, it is often the simplest activities that have the most meaningful impact. Coloring is one of those activities.
  • Emotional

When Someone With Dementia Talks About the Dead as if They Are Alive

If your loved one with dementia talks about a person who has died as if they are still alive, you are not alone—and you are not doing anything wrong.
  • Caregiver Perspective, Emotional, Engagement, Joy Plan, Physical

How Dementia Changes Love: What Spouses and Families Need to Know

Valentine’s Day is often filled with flowers, cards, and reminders of romantic milestones. However, for family members navigating dementia, love can feel very different.
  • Caregiver Perspective, Emotional, Engagement, Financial, Physical

Free Community Support Available Through GUIDE

Episcopal Senior Life Communities' (ESLC) Community Dementia Program is excited to announce participation in the new Medicare Guiding an Improved Dementia Experience (GUIDE) Program.
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