Coping With Difficult Behavior
As Alzheimer’s and other dementias progress, behaviors change. Some behaviors — such as agitation and aggression — can pose very difficult challenges for caregivers. People with Alzheimer’s or dementia may [...]
Respite Care: Relief For Caregiver Burnout
Caregiver burnout is a growing trend that shows no sign of slowing. Spouses, or children, who are leaving their jobs and, at times, society, to take on the noble task [...]
In their own words: Autumn Leaves Nurses
Houston Area Nurses celebrate Nurses WeekIn honor of National Nurses Week, we asked our amazing nurses to share their thoughts about working in memory care; here’s what they had to [...]
A guide to doctors and dementia
A dementia diagnosis is life changing, both for the individual with the disease and their loved ones. If you sense that you or a family member may be showing signs [...]
New Year, Healthier You
The task of caring for a loved one with Alzheimer's or another form of dementia can be so overwhelming that it's easy to lose sight of your own needs. [...]
National Family Caregivers Month
In recognition of National Family Caregivers Month, we’d like to formally say “Thank You” to each and every one of our outstanding care team. The compassion, patience, and love you [...]
Resources for Lewy Body Dementia
This is the final post in a four-part series to help shed light on this commonly misdiagnosed form of dementia. You are not alone. Whether you have Lewy Body Dementia [...]
Helpful Tips and Best Practices For Lewy Body Dementia
This is the third in a four-part series to help shed light on this commonly misdiagnosed form of dementia. Lewy Body Dementia can be especially cruel and difficult, both for [...]
Signs and Symptoms of Lewy Body Dementia
This is the second in a four-part series to help shed light on this commonly misdiagnosed form of dementia. As we covered in our first post, learning to recognize the [...]
What Is Lewy Body Dementia?
Resource: Lewy Body Dementia Association This is the first in a four-part series to help shed light on this commonly misdiagnosed form of dementia. Lewy Body Dementia (or [...]
