Dementia Dimensions

Dementia Resource Center Blog for At Home Caregivers

Caregiver Perspective

  • Caregiver Perspective, Engagement, Physical

The Power of Cognitive Reserve

What helps one person continue to think, create, and engage with the world despite the progression of Alzheimer’s disease? For journalist and author Greg O’Brien, part of the answer may lie in a lifetime of building cognitive reserve.
  • Caregiver Perspective, Emotional, Engagement, Physical

Women and Caregiving: How to Make Your Health a Priority

Caregiving often means putting someone else’s needs first. You may be coordinating appointments, preparing meals, managing medications, or simply making sure a loved one is doing well.
  • Caregiver Perspective, Emotional, Uncategorized

A Caregiving Voice That Refuses to Keep Quiet

Greg O’Brien has a unique perspective on what it takes to be a caregiver. In fact, his point of view on caregiving is unlike anyone else’s, particularly when it comes to caring for someone living with Alzheimer’s Disease.  O’Brien’s caregiving story began over twenty years ago in Cape Cod, where his parents had moved from Long Island following his dad’s retirement.
  • Caregiver Perspective, Emotional

The Dementia Caregiver’s Guide to Repetitive Questions

“When are we leaving?” “What time is dinner?” “Where is Mom?” You answer the question and a few minutes later, you hear it again.
  • Caregiver Perspective, Emotional, Financial, Physical

What to Know When Transitioning to Higher Levels of Care with Dementia

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HFyppk_fSF0 Caring for a loved one with dementia is a journey filled with emotional and practical challenges. As the disease progresses, there may come a time when transitioning to higher levels of care, such as memory care or a skilled nursing facility, becomes necessary.
  • 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.
  • 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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