Year: 2021

When a loved one is diagnosed with dementia, it affects the whole family. Beyond visits to the doctor, the guidance and expertise of a social worker in dementia care can help people living with dementia and their families navigate its challenges and maintain quality of life post-diagnosis. “Social workers who specialize in care for older …

Connecting to Care: Brandi Hackett on the role of a social worker in dementia care Read More »

Having worked in tech for 20 years, I noticed that the industry doesn’t think a lot about technology for seniors. They tend to forget that older people exist and that they are people with real needs. The design of new technologies often overlooks the elder population. Digital natives, the generation born into technology, design most …

New Technology for Seniors: A Look Into the Future of Dementia Care Read More »

Caregiver respite isn’t just about taking a break from the stress of daily care routines and responsibilities. Most importantly, it’s about putting yourself first, and making space for your own passions, so that you can also be the best care partner for your loved one. For Sharon Hall, care partner to her husband living with …

Finding Caregiver Respite as an Advocate: Sharon Hall Read More »

While dementia may change someone’s personality and behavior, it’s important to remember that people living with dementia are still regular people. They are individuals with their own stories; they have feelings and are still highly conscious of the world around them. One woman shedding light on the inner lives of people living with frontotemporal dementia …

Living with Frontotemporal Dementia: Janice Swink’s Silver Linings Read More »

Frontotemporal dementia (FTD) is a specific type of dementia that often affects people at the prime of their life. It can impact language, personality, decision making, and personal interaction. The cause is unknown, but FTD affects the frontal and temporal regions of the brain. These parts are responsible for personality, language, and behavior. FTD is …

Understanding Frontotemporal Dementia Read More »

Caregiving is the ultimate act of love. While navigating dementia and relationships can be challenging, the act of taking care of a loved one can be very rewarding. In between the difficult days, caregivers can still find joy in tender moments, in building stronger bonds with their loved ones, and in making a difference in …

Dementia and relationships: Giving and receiving love Read More »

Thousands of people who lived with dementia have died earlier than expected as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. This is likely not due to the virus itself, but due to the complications caused by isolation. In the United States, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported 30,248 more dementia-related deaths than average …

The importance of dementia care during COVID-19 Read More »

Caring for a loved one with dementia can become a full-time task. It can get more difficult as dementia progresses. Dementia home care services can help you meet your loved one’s increasingly complex needs while ensuring that they get to remain at home. It can also be of great help to family caregivers who might …

Dementia home care services: The best choice for many Read More »

Dementia can be caused by a number of factors. Sometimes, it can result from the interruption of blood flow into the brain. Vascular dementia is used to refer to these instances of cognitive decline. While dementia can happen after a stroke blocks blood flow into the brain, not all strokes will lead to cognitive decline. …

Stroke-Related and Vascular Dementia: What you need to know Read More »

Dementia alone is a difficult topic to discuss within the family, and explaining dementia to a child can be much harder. It can be tempting to simply avoid discussing a dementia diagnosis. It’s a painful topic and often the changes present in newly diagnosed people may not be immediately apparent to a child.  However, it …

Explaining dementia to a child: Helping them understand Read More »