Dementia Dimensions

Dementia Resource Center Blog for At Home Caregivers

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  • 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.
  • Ask Mary

Do I keep photos on a digital picture frame if the dementia viewer does not recognize them any longer? -Sue L.

Some people really enjoy watching those frames. I’ve been told to move out of the way because I was blocking the view, and once someone said to me, “Look, you’re coming soon!” because she’d watched so often she knew what was coming next!
  • Caregiver Perspective, Emotional, Engagement, Physical

Dining Out with Dementia: Tips for Caregivers

Going out to eat with someone with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia can be challenging. Preparing ahead of time can make for a successful and enjoyable dining experience for everyone.
  • Caregiver Perspective, Emotional, Engagement

St. John’s Respite Program Supports Local Caregivers

"Everyone deserves to have moments of joy, with this program caregivers will be able to have a few extra hours to take care of themselves whether it's, going shopping, running errands, or simply just relaxing."
  • Caregiver Perspective, Emotional

Unveiling the Veil: Debunking Top Misconceptions for Dementia Caregivers

Caring for a loved one with dementia is a noble but challenging task that demands patience, understanding, and a wealth of knowledge.
  • Ask Mary

My mother was diagnosed with dementia a little more than two years ago. She is starting to lose interest in a lot of the hobbies that have kept her busy in her retirement years, like gardening and book reading. I think she finds these activities more difficult to do now because of her physical decline, and maybe she is less confident. How can I help her get some enjoyment out of doing things she’s always loved to do. Any advice? – Toby W.

You are probably right that these activities have become more difficult for her. It also is more difficult for a person with dementia to initiate an activity, even things they enjoy.
  • Physical

Is Dementia Improved by Physical Fitness?

Consistent physical activity can benefit almost anyone. From helping with joint health, contributing to heart health, and its overall mood boosting qualities, individualized exercise is a vital part in creating a whole life.
  • Book Review

True Motivation to Help Others

Author of Reclaiming Joy Together, Daphne Johnson, states that the book is "to serve as both an inspiration and a practical tool that will allow others to successfully build a Respite Community to honor and care for those families living with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia." Having had the privilege to hear Johnson speak in person at a recent New York State Caregiving and Respite Coalition conference, it can be attested that she is pure "motivation" to take on the cause of providing respite to caregivers of people living with dementia.
  • Caregiver Perspective, Emotional

Stress Relief for Caregivers

Caregiving is a stressful job. On top of the physical exhaustion, caregiver stress (or stress from caregiving) can influence your mental health.
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