Wandering: Tips for Security
It can be heartbreaking for someone to watch their loved one walk around aimlessly for hours on end. Because of their memory loss, they might think that they need to […]
Wisconsin’s Silver Alert Program
You’re driving down the highway on your way to work and you see the blinking orange letters: “Silver Alert, Grey Sedan, WI LIC 123456.” Most know what an Amber Alert […]
Keep Drinking Coffee
I vividly remember my grandma joking with me when I was little that drinking coffee (even with my excessive amount of creamer) would stunt my growth. Well…here I am at […]
Having the Conversation about Moving to a Memory Care Home
It’s the conversation many avoid altogether. How do you even begin to tell your loved one that they need to move out of their home and into a memory care […]
Love Your Brain In June
June is National Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness month, a month to show a little extra love to your noggin. Every three seconds someone in the world develops dementia, with nearly 50 […]
Dancing Could Prevent Dementia
You’re probably reading the title of this blog and thinking, “Moving my arms and legs could prevent me from getting dementia? You’re insane.” Well, that’s exactly what I’m telling you. […]
Understanding Different Types of Dementia
If you Google “How many different kinds of dementia are there?” you will be presented with hundreds of answers. Realistically, there are more types of dementia than we really know, […]
Managing Caregiving Frustrations
Being the primary caregiver for a loved one with dementia can be extremely challenging and frustrating – even on the best of days. Your loved one with dementia can develop […]
Helping Children Understand Dementia
Dementia is a mental disease that is far-reaching and can affect the entire family, including children and grandchildren. For kids, seeing their grandparents suffer from a cognitive decline can be […]
Love Gets Better With Age
If someone asked you, “What does love look like?”, how would you respond? Many of us this day and age will base our perspectives of “love” off of Ally and […]