Home Instead Senior Care Celebrates 25th Anniversary with ‘Ready to Care’ Initiative
By Alikay Wood2 min read
Home Instead’s ‘Ready to Care’ campaign encourages people to take small actions to brighten a senior’s life.
Alzheimer’s
Where to Turn When a Family Member Has Alzheimer’s
By Ashley Lateef3 min read
An abundance of resources offer information for family caregivers.
7 Methods for Dealing with Time Confusion in People with Alzheimer’s
By Ashley Lateef1 min read
Remaining flexible can help alleviate anxiety.
6 Practical Ways to Resolve Sleep Issues
By Ashley Lateef1 min read
Watching your loved one’s caffeine intake and offering a stuffed animal to cuddle are possible solutions.
5 Approaches to Sleep Regulation for Someone with Severe Dementia
By Ashley Lateef2 min read
Daytime “wake cues” and a bedtime routine can help your loved one get better sleep.
What to Do If Your Loved One with Dementia Sleeps Too Much
By Ashley Lateef1 min read
Changes in sleep patterns are not unusual, but check with a physician.
6 Tips for Handling Nighttime Fears in People with Alzheimer’s
By Ashley Lateef1 min read
You can be a soothing presence by offering your loved one reassurance and acceptance.
How “Our Stories” Is Changing the Way Families Talk About Alzheimer’s
By Alikay Wood2 min read
The Alzheimer’s Association’s “Our Stories” campaign highlights how important early conversations can be for those with Alzheimer’s and their loved ones.
Someone Cares: Sing Along
By Joan Gibbs1 min read
Her hymns came from her father’s musical legacy and gave comfort to nursing home residents.
She Used Art to Help a Senior with Dementia
By Linda Odom7 min read
The caregiving art sessions transformed Tony’s final days with Alzheimer’s and healed Linda, too.
5 Ways to Engage a Senior with Alzheimer’s
By The Editors2 min read
Get expert advice on how to connect with a person who has dementia.
What If Your Brain Never Stopped Growing?
By Holly Lebowitz Rossi2 min read
How leading a positive life could help with aging and even Alzheimer’s.