Dementia Dimensions

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  • Caregiver Perspective, Emotional, Financial, Physical

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

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.
  • Caregiver Perspective, Physical

American Stroke Month and What to Know About Dementia Risks

Out of the 800,000 stroke survivors in a year in the U.S., 480,000 develop dementia.
  • Emotional

When Someone With Dementia Talks About the Dead as if They Are Alive

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.
  • Caregiver Perspective, Emotional, Engagement, Financial, Physical

Free Community Support Available Through GUIDE

Episcopal Senior Life Communities' (ESLC) Community Dementia Program is excited to announce participation in the new Medicare Guiding an Improved Dementia Experience (GUIDE) Program.
  • Physical

Thyroid Health Connects to Brain Health: What Dementia Caregivers Should Know

During the month of January, which is National Thyroid Awareness Month, it is important to know that this small gland can have an outsized impact on day-to-day function—especially in older adults.
  • Emotional, Physical

The Power of Microbreaks: Small Steps to Protect Caregiver Wellbeing

Caring for a loved one with dementia is a journey filled with love, responsibility, and for many, exhaustion. Caregivers can find themselves constantly “on call,” with little space for rest.
  • Engagement, Physical

Aging Healthy with Dementia: 5 Tips for Wellness

A diagnosis of dementia changes life in many ways, but it does not erase the possibility of living fully and aging with health, dignity, and purpose.
  • Caregiver Perspective, Emotional, Joy Plan, Physical, Uncategorized

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.
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