Perhaps the most stressful part of being a caregiver is when your clients with dementia cause troublesome situations by behavior that we call aggressive. To get through the moment check these five tips on what to do in such difficult situations. People with dementia often find it hard to understand their environment and to communicate […]
The caregivers work is complex and stressful. Not coping with stress effectively can lead to health and well-being decline. Family caregivers of people with dementia experience greater stress than caregivers of people with other medical conditions. Those who are especially exposed to stress are women, spouses of people with dementia, people experiencing additional stressful life […]
Movies are a great pastime! They can bring a positive emotions for people with dementia that are very important for them. But how can movies help? Our favorite movies and TV shows make great memories. Therefore, watching those can bring back positive memories and spark conversation for seniors with dementia and they can benefit from […]
What is unique about the needs of a person with dementia and how to get to know more about the caretaker’s preferences even if it’s difficult to make contact directly with them. We all have our preferences, such as food we like, causes and values we care for, ways of making (or not making) our […]