Physical Archives - Dementia Resource Center

Technology Innovations for the Dementia Caregiver

According to the Alzheimer’s Association 2022 Facts and Figures report, in 2022, the total national cost of caring for people living with alzheimer’s disease and other dementias is projected to reach $321 billion.

Why do they wander?

You may experience your loved one physically move, whether that be on foot, in a wheelchair, or (depending of their abilities) in a vehicle, with no intended destination.

When to consider a move to residential living or skilled nursing care

As dementia progresses you will need a care plan for the sake of your loved one and for your own physical and mental health.

Communicating with people living with progressing dementia

As dementia progresses, communicating with a person living with dementia can become more challenging because s/he may have trouble finding the right words, may lose the thread of the conversation, and may have emotions about which s/he is unable to speak.

Bathing and personal care for people living with dementia

Bathing can be the hardest part of personal care for your loved one living with dementia. As the dementia advances, bathing can become even more challenging, so it is good to know and keep in mind your loved one’s bathing preferences, before dementia was an issue.

Pain management for persons living with dementia

There are an estimated 35 million people with dementia across the world, of whom 50% experience regular pain.¹ In early stages of dementia, your loved one will experience pain just as s/he has through life.

Preparing for a telehealth visit: a caregiver’s guide

These days a phone call or a video meeting may be the best way to check in with your loved one’s physician—for a routine checkup or a non-life-threatening condition.

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Advice for caregivers at home