Dementia Dimensions

Dementia Resource Center Blog for At Home Caregivers

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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.
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.
Summer provides opportunities for outdoor activities, family gatherings, and meaningful moments together. However, warmer temperatures can create additional challenges for older adults, especially those living with dementia.
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.
If your loved one with dementia talks about a person who has died as if they are still alive, you are not alone—and you are not doing anything wrong.
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.