What Stage Of Dementia Is Not Bathing? And Why Don’t They Want To Bathe?
What Stage Of Dementia Is Not Bathing? And Why Don’t They Want To Bathe? Read
Understanding Weight Loss in Dementia: Causes, Stages, and Management
Dementia is a collective term for a range of cognitive disorders that profoundly affect an individual's memory, thinking, and behavior. For families, navigating the journey of caring for a loved one with dementia is no small feat. As the disease progresses, various symptoms emerge, one of which is unintentional weight… Read
Virtual Reality in Elder Care
Can virtual reality make older adults happier and healthier? What do the tech companies have to say? Read
Senior Tech Meets the Challenges of an Aging Society
The adoption of technology is empowering seniors, improving quality of life, and opening up doors previously thought to be impossible. Read
Create a Memory Box for Loved Ones with Dementia
Creating a multi-sensory memory box for seniors with dementia can help spark a trip down memory lane. Read
Dementia: Transformation through innovation
We all want real outcomes that are provided by actionable insights. Cutting-edge research points us to practices that work for people living with a diagnosis of dementia. Healthcare and senior living professionals apply this wisdom through innovation – transforming families and communities. Read
Benjamin Surmi, MsG, Social GerontologistDirector of People and Culture, Koelsch Communities
The 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s
To help family members and health-care professionals recognize the warning signs of Alzheimer’s disease, the Alzheimer’s Association has developed a checklist of common symptoms. Read
Extend Quality & Length of Life
Science Daily—Through an intensive comparative study of two nursing home units using contrasting approaches to dementia care for elders with severely disturbed behaviors, Central Michigan University professor of anthropology Athena McLean has found that "humanizing" approaches to dementia care may not only extend quality of life for patients, but also… Read