Ask the Experts
Dementia Care: Walk-In Tub Versus Walk-In Shower for Person with Dementia
If you are caring for a person with dementia, when the time comes and they need help bathing, will we need a walk in tub, instead of shower?
Diane Carbo
Dementia Care Secrets Podcast
What Are The Seven Stages Of Dementia?
Dementia progress can be gradual in stages ranging from early stage advancing to late stage dementia. Some people with dementia will advance in the dementia stages gradually, like stair steps. Others will progress rapidly through the seven stages of dementia.
Treatment Options
Solutions for Dementia Vision Problems
Dementia can cause a variety of visual problems, including hallucinations, illusions, misperceptions, and misidentifications. Learn about solutions such as eye care, environmental adaptations, and color changes that can help improve visual health for those with dementia.
Dementia Care Secrets Podcast
Diagnosed with Early Onset Dementia? A Guide to Dementia Care
This podcast transcript provides a guide to dementia care for individuals diagnosed with early onset Alzheimer's disease. It emphasizes the unique challenges faced by caregivers of younger adults with dementia and the importance of maintaining a positive outlook and staying active. Financial considerations, such as mortgage payments and
Financial / Legal
Demystifying the Role of a Healthcare Proxy: Your Guide to Power of Attorney
Learn about the importance of appointing a health care proxy or durable power of attorney for medical and financial decisions. Discover how to communicate your wishes through advanced directives and the steps to take in naming a trusted individual. Learn more at Caregiver Relief.
Dementia Care Secrets Podcast
The Challenges and Process on How Dementia is Diagnosed?
This podcast transcript discusses the challenges and process of diagnosing dementia. With over a hundred types of dementia, including both progressive and reversible forms, diagnosing the specific type and cause can be complex.
Dementia Care Secrets Podcast
Does Parkinson's Cause Dementia?
While Parkinson's itself does not directly cause dementia, it can increase the risk of developing dementia due to genetic mutations or environmental factors.
Safety Articles and Checklists
Safety Tips for Seniors to Prevent Purse Snatching
Connie, a senior citizen from New Jersey, shares her personal experience and tips on how to stay safe from purse snatching and identity theft. Learn how to protect yourself and your valuables while shopping and in public places.
Dementia Care Secrets Podcast
How To Prevent Dementia?
Preventing dementia is a common concern for many people, especially those with loved ones who have the disease. While there are over 100 different types of dementia, including Alzheimer's disease, Lewy body dementia, and vascular dementia, there are lifestyle choices that can help decrease the risk of developing
Dementia Care Secrets Podcast
Is Anxiety An Early Sign Of Alzheimer's Disease?
Anxiety can manifest in various ways and affect individuals differently. TV characters like Bones, Sherlock Holmes, and Piglet display different types of anxiety disorders, highlighting the relatability and impact of excessive anxiety in everyday life. Anxiety disorders are not easy to understand for those who don't experience them,
Faith In Caregiving
Caregiver Meditation To Overcome Resentment of Family Caregiver Sacrifices
In this month's caregiver meditation, Veronica Badowski reminds us of the importance of self-care and putting others first in our journey as caregivers. Includes a Bible reflection on humility and a prayer for strength and balance in caring for loved ones.
Dementia Care Secrets Podcast
Why Can’t I Remember Things?
Memory problems can be a common occurrence and are often a normal part of aging. Forgetting names, misplacing items, and having difficulty concentrating are all considered normal occurrences in life. However, if memory problems start to affect everyday tasks and become more severe, it may be a sign of mild