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November is the month of Thanksgiving and a time for expressing gratitude. It is also National Family Caregivers Month, a time to recognize and honor family caregivers. Family caregivers do the hard work of caring for loved ones, including aging loved ones living with dementia who require daily support. Who are the Caregivers?  According to…

Fall is a beautiful time of year when the air becomes crisp, and the leaves begin to change color. This is a season when loved ones want to be together and have fun! However, when caring for a loved one who has dementia, it can be challenging to find activities to enjoy together. With this…

Dealing with the effects of Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia can be distressing for seniors and family caregivers alike. As dementia progresses, it may become unsafe or impractical for family members to manage the senior care of a loved one alone. Choosing a memory care community in San Antonio is an excellent way…

Being responsible for the care of a parent or loved one with Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia can be uncertain at best and anxiety-inducing at worst. Given the ever-changing nature of these conditions, family caregivers often find it difficult to identify when the time has come to make decisions about memory care. Let’s…

Aging can present a whole host of overwhelming obstacles, and when a senior also has Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia, they often face even more challenges. If you’re a family caregiver, you likely have little or no experience in caring for a senior with neurocognitive decline. Oftentimes, the prospect of supporting a senior…

Caring for a loved one living with memory loss can be physically, emotionally, and mentally challenging. It’s not uncommon for family caregivers to become so dedicated to their senior loved one’s care that they start to neglect their own needs. As a result, both burnout and compassion fatigue are incredibly common amongst family caregivers.  …

5 Ways to Help Your Loved One Adjust to Memory Care Moving to a senior care facility in San Antonio can be difficult for any aging senior, but for those living with a neurocognitive condition like dementia, the change may be even more fraught with emotion. For seniors with dementia, feelings of confusion and disorientation…

5 Tips to Improve Nutrition for Seniors with Dementia Getting adequate nutrition is instrumental in maintaining quality of life as an older adult. Poor nutrition for seniors can impact every facet of mental and physical health, leading to issues ranging from lethargy, falls and a weakened immune system to anxiety, depression or even heart failure.…

What are Activities of Daily Living? The phrase ‘activities of daily living’ (sometimes abbreviated to ADLs) encompasses all the vital tasks a person must carry out each day to maintain their health and wellbeing. This includes things like cooking, eating, bathing, transferring in and out of bed and getting dressed. Though activities of daily living…

Caring for a senior relative is often a demanding role, and being responsible for a loved one with memory care needs can be even more tough. Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia affects each person differently, and you will find your relative’s needs are constantly evolving. With COVID-19 presenting newfound uncertainties in the past…