Dementia Dimensions

Dementia Resource Center Blog for At Home Caregivers

dementia behaviors

  • Caregiver Perspective, Uncategorized

What are the Stages of Aphasia?

Two million Americans are living with aphasia, according to the National Aphasia Association, but there are many people who have not even heard of the disorder or its connection to dementia.
  • 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.
  • Physical

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. 
  • Caregiver Perspective, Emotional, Financial, Physical

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

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.
  • Ask Mary

What can I do about my wife constantly asking to go home? I tried redirecting, telling her I would bring her later or tomorrow, and countless other strategies. Nothing seems to work. She is also saying she is going to die. -Gabe K.

Dear Gabe: You sound tired. And no wonder--it’s exhausting to constantly have to respond to the same things, over and over again.  
  • Physical, Uncategorized

The Relationship Between Dementia and Parkinson’s

Dementia and Parkinson's disease are two neurodegenerative disorders that share similarities and can sometimes coexist in individuals. Although they are distinct conditions, there is a link between the two.
  • Book Review, Caregiver Perspective, Emotional, Engagement

Solid Help for Sustaining a Strong Marriage Through Dementia

According to the 2024 Alzheimer's Disease Facts and Figures approximately 10% of dementia caregivers are providing help to a spouse with Alzheimer's disease or another form of dementia.
  • Physical

Nutrition for the Dementia Brain and Body

Nutrition and its connection to brain health as related to dementia progression has sparked the interest of many experts within recent years due to growing evidence that certain foods may be able to slow down cognitive decline.

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