It is not uncommon for a person with dementia in residential care to express a desire to return home. While hearing such remarks, especially from someone who has lived in the same place for many years, might be unpleasant and challenging, know that they are not said out of spite. Instead of jumping to conclusions,…
It can be upsetting when your loved one does not recognize you because of dementia. Alzheimer’s disease damages the brain, causing forgetfulness in patients. As painful as it is, your loved ones can experience anxiety, paranoia, and agitation at their memory loss. Sometimes, they can even yell at you to leave their house, forgetting who…
It may be hard to notice small changes that take place in gradual phases. This is how we have a high tendency to leave the issue of unexplained weight loss in seniors go unattended. However, it is actually possible for us to notice if we keep a close eye out for these changes in our…