Have visits from friends and family become less frequent with your loved one living with dementia? Although there can be several reasons, the difficulty of witnessing personality and memory changes,…
Category: Memory Support
Traveling Tips for a Loved One Living with Dementia
One question often considered after a dementia diagnosis is how to help a loved one achieve quality of life. While each individual will need to adapt to the disease, living meaningfully is…
Planning Ahead: Preparing for a Move to Assisted Living
Making the decision to move into an assisted living community may not always be easy—but once individuals and their families see how quality of life can significantly improve, it is rarely regretted. Planning ahead is key….
Discover How Memory Support Communities Improve Quality of Life
Individuals living with early-stage dementia often remain at home. Families and friends may provide primary care, or relief and respite when needed. However, as the disease progresses, the attention required…
Living With Alzheimer’s: How to Connect Without Words
Words are not required to communicate feelings of love and caring. But if your loved one is living with Alzheimer’s, the progression of the disease can make verbal conversations more…
Key Features to Look for in Memory Care Communities
Families and loved ones living with dementia often experience the following circumstances when care is provided at home: These are only a few challenges that can occur with this progressive…
Spreading Love and Joy: CLA’s Heartfelt Valentine’s Day Mission
In the hustle and bustle of our daily lives, it’s easy to get caught up in our own little worlds, forgetting the impact a simple act of kindness can have…
Tips to Celebrate the Holidays with a Loved One Living with Dementia
The holidays are a time for sharing cherished traditions together. For families of individuals living with dementia, however, even simple celebrations can present challenges. If you’re searching for ways to…
10 Tips to Compassionately Communicate with Those Living with Dementia
Knowing how best to communicate or connect with someone living with dementia may often make you feel like a lost traveler trying to navigate without directions or a map. The…
7 Engaging Memory Care Activities
Meaningful Ways to Connect with a Loved One Living with Dementia Families and friends of those living with dementia will need to adapt while navigating this progressive journey. However, uncertainty…