Dementia Dimensions

Dementia Resource Center Blog for At Home Caregivers

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The Healing Power of Pets in Dementia Care

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.
  • Emotional, Engagement, Physical

When the Clock Does Not Make Sense: Understanding Time Disorientation with Dementia

As dementia progresses, one of the more disorienting and sometimes heartbreaking symptoms caregivers face is their loved one’s loss of understanding of time.
  • Caregiver Perspective, Emotional, Physical

Quiet Signs of Caregiver Burnout That Go Overlooked

When we think of caregiver burnout, we often picture someone completely overwhelmed—physically drained, emotionally numb, maybe even at the edge of a breakdown.
  • Caregiver Perspective, Emotional, Physical

Caring for the Caregiver: 7 Tips for Dementia Caregivers for Stress Management

Caring for a loved one living with dementia can be both rewarding and challenging depending on the moment and circumstance. The emotional, physical, and mental demands are constant and without proper support, stress can quickly take a toll on a caregiver’s health and well-being.
  • Emotional, Physical

When to Consider Memory Care: 6 Key Signs You Should Not Ignore

Many caregivers have older adults in the home who are facing severe cognitive decline, such as dementia or Alzheimer’s disease. For those older people there a unique support system available that may be an option before an individual is ready for skilled care--it is often referred to as memory care or special needs assisted living.
  • Caregiver Perspective, Engagement, Physical

Combating Poor Appetite Due to Dementia

Dementia affects the brain in ways that can make eating less appealing. According to the Alzheimer's Association, "poor nutrition may increase behavioral symptoms and cause weight loss." Some common reasons for appetite loss include:
  • Sensory changes – Taste and smell may diminish, making food less enjoyable
  • Medication side effects – Some prescriptions can alter appetite or cause nausea.
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Recognizing and Managing Sundowning Symptoms in Loved Ones with Dementia

People living with dementia thrive on consistent routines and do best when normal schedules go uninterrupted. For this reason, it is possible that the recent change to Daylight Savings Time may have significantly impacted your loved one with dementia, resulting in increased confusion, disorientation, and potentially exacerbated existing symptoms like sundowning. 
  • Physical

Heart Health and Dementia

February is American Heart Month, making it the perfect time to discuss the important connection between heart health and brain health.
  • Caregiver Perspective, Financial, Physical

Shortfall in Neurologists Affects Communities Nationwide

The demand for neurologists has long outpaced the supply of trained physicians specializing in diagnosing and treating brain conditions. For over a decade, experts have identified this growing need for neurologists nationwide and the gaps this shortage creates across our health care system.
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