Brushing Teeth with Dementia
You are NOT alone, if as a caregiver, you struggle with your spouse or parent to maintain good oral[…]
Benefits of Respite for Older Adults with Dementia
According to the 2013 U.S. Census, nearly 10% of Utah’s population was aged 65 and over (translated into numbers:[…]
Cargiver Burnout is REAL
Part of my job description as dementia caregiver (and one that is often overlooked or even unknown to many)[…]
Older Adults and Intimacy
As many of you may already know, I am in a Gerontology graduate program. The topic for study[…]
Grieving the loss of our friends
Tonight I have sat lost in thought, remembering many dear friends who are gone now, including my dad who[…]
Alzheimer’s Disease: So Cruel and Devastating
The following thoughts were written by my mom six months after the death of her sweetheart, my dad, at[…]
Sit and Dance for Dementia
Have you ever tried to dance while sitting comfortably in a chair? The clients and staff at Aspen’s[…]
Doll Therapy for Dementia: Good or Bad?
There are a number of alternative therapies such as music therapy, aromatherapy, sensory/tactile activities, and creating memory boxes[…]
Communication and Alzheimer’s Disease
A person with Alzheimer’s disease may no longer have the ability to express his/her wants or needs.[…]
Agitated Behavior among Older Adults with Dementia (Part 2)
How can caregivers (family members and staff at Aspen Senior Center) reduce agitated behaviors and better assist clients to[…]
