Although naturally we would like to visualize enjoying a Norman Rockwell-worthy holiday gathering, with all of our loved ones spending quality time together and mom’s traditional holiday feast, the reality for countless families instead consists of something unanticipated: an E/R visit. In fact, research reveals that senior visits to the
Dementia confusion, a common occurrence in Alzheimer’s, can lead to recent memories being forgotten or distorted, while those from the more remote past continue to be intact. This can cause prior occasions to make more sense to an older person with dementia than the present. A person’s alternate reality can
Caring for someone with Alzheimer’s is often difficult under the best of scenarios; mix in a global pandemic, one which calls for social distancing, masks, and thorough sterilization of both ourselves and our environment, and the challenge might appear insurmountable. Complete Care at Home recommends the following tactics to help reduce
