If you or someone you know has been diagnosed with dementia, you may have heard the disease discussed as having “stages.” These different stages are used to signify how the disease has progressed and what is happening currently to their mind and body. This helps caregivers, medical professionals and family members understand what is happening
At Avalon Memory Care, we understand that engaging activities play a crucial role in enhancing the lives of individuals with dementia. Activities aren’t just fun, but also promote cognitive stimulation, emotional connection, and a sense of purpose. Here are a few of our favorite activities and their benefits: Pet Therapy According to UCLA Health, petting
Taking care of a loved one with Alzheimer’s or dementia can be time-consuming and emotionally-taxing. For caregivers, prioritizing their own self-care is difficult but is essential for minimizing stress and burnout. Setting healthy habits for your daily routine not only will improve your personal well-being but ultimately impacts your ability to provide care for your
It’s human nature to make our own decisions, take charge of our personal schedules, and be independent. When dementia is diagnosed, however, patients become limited in doing many of the activities that came with adulting. It’s a tough reality, but there are resources that can help ease our senior loved ones into this unknown world.
Music has a remarkable effect on those with dementia, and here at Avalon Memory Care, we love incorporating music into our activity programming. “It is clear that music does something magical that words cannot do at certain points in the dementia brain,” says Holly Bagwell, former Outreach Coordinator. Part of our residential caregiving plan is
How to Talk About Making a Move: Tips for Discussing a Caregiving Plan with Your Parent In a perfect world, dementia wouldn’t exist and we’d never have to face tough decisions about leaving a beloved home. But with so many aging adults being diagnosed with cognitive diseases each year, some of us will have to
Noticing the early signs in your parents. Over the past few years, families have had to forgo a lot of together time due to COVID restrictions, so it’s no surprise that many of us can go months without being in the same room as our aging parents. If you’ve been communicating with your mom or
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