Dementia Dimensions

Dementia Resource Center Blog for At Home Caregivers

Caregiver Perspective

“When are we leaving?” “What time is dinner?” “Where is Mom?” You answer the question and a few minutes later, you hear it again.
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.
Out of the 800,000 stroke survivors in a year in the U.S., 480,000 develop dementia.
“We started talking because we had similar situations," remembers Liz Sabo, a resident of the third floor of Brickstone by St.
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.
Episcopal Senior Life Communities' (ESLC) Community Dementia Program is excited to announce participation in the new Medicare Guiding an Improved Dementia Experience (GUIDE) Program.
When you are a caregiver for a person living with dementia, it may feel overwhelming to plan time away from your caregiving duties.
Each November, communities across the country come together for National Alzheimer’s Awareness Month and National Family Caregivers Month — a time to raise awareness of the disease, recognize the millions of Americans providing care, and reaffirm our commitment to creating dementia-friendly communities.
For many families, pets are more than companions. They are a source of unconditional love, comfort, and joy. When it comes to supporting people living with dementia, the presence of an animal can provide unique benefits that extend beyond companionship.