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Communicating with an older loved one living with dementia may present a challenge, as the disease process alters the way the brain receives and interprets information. Along with memory loss, seniors with dementia may have difficulty with language comprehension. However, there are a few ways family members can achieve better communication with an elderly parent with dementia. Be Respectful Regardless of how your loved one behaves or speaks, remember he…

Dementia can be a difficult prognosis to manage for both seniors and their family caregivers. As the condition progresses, seniors may become more agitated at times, and they may even become aggressive. While this behavior can be frightening, the sooner you can calm your senior loved one down, the safer he or she will be. Try these tips if you don’t currently have a tried-and-true method for calming a loved…

Dementia is most commonly associated with mental symptoms such as confusion and memory loss. However, it can also cause issues with how seniors move around and interact with the world around them. A senior with dementia-related visual-spatial problems may knock over cups, trip over steps, and even have difficulty with simple tasks such as getting dressed. Like many other dementia-related symptoms, these challenges can be caused by several different factors….