by Brittney Blanchard | Feb 5, 2014 | Alzheimer's and Dementia
Henry’s mind is deteriorating, but underneath the dust, there is still a person – a person who lived a full life and loved music, his family and God, but in his old age it can be hard to see that sometimes. The exception is when there is music: Luckily, Henry...
by Brittney Blanchard | Jan 15, 2014 | Alzheimer's and Dementia
Dr. Richard Gunderman, an MD and PhD for the Radiology Department at Indiana University posted an article on The Atlantic that resonates with caregivers: “We should dwell less on lamenting what dementia patients are incapable of and focus more on bringing out...
by Brittney Blanchard | Jul 31, 2013 | Alzheimer's and Dementia
As you develop routines for the day in Alzheimer’s and dementia care, it’s important to include activities and visitors. What your loved one can handle will change over time, so stay flexible in your planning. You want to make sure that they are getting sensory...
by Brittney Blanchard | Jul 24, 2013 | Alzheimer's and Dementia
Having a general daily routine with Alzheimer’s and dementia care will help caregiving run smoothly. Routines don’t need to be set in stone or drab. Instead, they give a sense of consistency, which is beneficial for a loved one, even if they can’t communicate it....
by Brittney Blanchard | Apr 3, 2013 | Alzheimer's and Dementia
Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia will gradually affect a person’s ability to communicate. To continue communicating, you have to understand subtle cues and change your approach. Cues and Approach Communication abilities will decline, but those...
by Brittney Blanchard | Feb 19, 2013 | Alzheimer's and Dementia
A recent study shows that hearing-impaired older adults are more likely to suffer from memory issues than those without hearing loss. The USA Today article, Listen Up: Dementia linked to hearing loss, summarizes lead author Frank Lin’s research, which was published...
