Caring for someone living with Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia can be one of the most meaningful roles a person will ever have. It can also be one of the most exhausting. Many family caregivers begin by helping with small things: appointments, groceries, meals, bills, or medication reminders. Over time, dementia care often […]
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Late afternoon and evening can be one of the hardest times of day for families caring for someone with Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia. A loved one who seemed calm earlier may suddenly become anxious, restless, confused, suspicious, tearful, angry, or difficult to redirect. This pattern is often called sundowning. Sundowning is not
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Caring for someone with Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia can be deeply meaningful, but it can also be emotionally exhausting, especially when your loved one becomes angry, aggressive, or combative. A person who was once gentle may suddenly yell, refuse care, accuse others, push a caregiver away, or become physically unsafe. When this
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When families begin researching dementia care, they often come across a remarkable place in the Netherlands called The Hogeweyk®. Sometimes searched online as “Hogewyck,” the official name is The Hogeweyk, also known around the world as the first “dementia village.” Located in Weesp, the Netherlands, The Hogeweyk is not designed to feel like a traditional
Dementia affects memory, judgment, communication, problem-solving, and the ability to complete daily tasks safely. Because of this, many families eventually face a difficult question: Can someone with dementia safely live alone? The answer is: sometimes, but only with the right support, safety planning, and regular reassessment. A dementia diagnosis does not automatically mean a person
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Noticing changes in memory, mood, or daily routines can feel overwhelming, especially when you are unsure whether those changes are part of normal aging or something more serious. While everyone forgets things from time to time, Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia can cause changes that interfere with everyday life. Recognizing early warning signs
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How Caregiver Burnout Can Be Prevented with the Right Support Caregiver burnout is physical, mental, and emotional exhaustion that can come from the unrelenting demands of caring for someone else—especially a loved one with dementia or Alzheimer’s. Signs You Might Be Burning Out You’re constantly tired, even after sleeping You snap more easily than usual
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What Makes a Memory Care Home Truly Feel Like Home? A few months ago, I was giving a tour to a daughter and her husband who were visiting Vista Hermosa in Santa Fe. Her mother had just been diagnosed with moderate-stage Alzheimer’s. After walking through the kitchen, the garden, and the shared living room, she
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Inside a Day at a Vista Living Home: Elder-Centered Care in Action ’ll never forget the first time I walked into Vista Hermosa, one of Vista Living’s memory care homes in Santa Fe. It was mid-morning, and I expected the usual hustle of a care facility—alarms beeping, staff rushing, and elders quietly seated in a
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10 Signs It’s Time to Consider Memory Care for Your Loved One When my neighbor Rosa came to me one afternoon, her eyes were filled with tears. Her husband, Miguel, had wandered out the front door while she was folding laundry. He was found a mile away, confused and scared. She looked at me and
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