Sundowners Syndrome and Dementia
One of the most commonly asked questions by families and the caregivers of people who are experiencing dementia is how to deal with sundowners syndrome. … Read more
Using DAWN Care at Home
This category contains blog posts about how to best implement DAWN care methods at home.
Essential Kitchen Safety Tips for Care Partners of People Living with Dementia
The kitchen is arguably the most dangerous room in the home for anyone. Bathrooms can have slippery floors that cause falls, but kitchens include sharp … Read more
Dementia and Eating Issues
Does your loved one with dementia have issues with food, eating or mealtime? Is your dementia patient not eating? Alzheimer’s, dementia and eating issues are … Read more
Dementia and Anxiety
How do we help someone with dementia feel secure in our care? Having dementia means experiencing progressive cognitive impairment. When this is happening to you, … Read more
Dementia and Not Recognizing Spouse or Family
Why do we expect them to know us? So often I talk with people who are upset because a loved one with dementia or Alzheimer’s … Read more
Dementia and the Telephone
How can we more successfully talk on the phone with someone who has dementia? We baby boomers are a very mobile generation. Not many of … Read more