6 Tips for Avoiding Caregiver Guilt Through the Holidays
Holidays are a time for family gatherings, fun traditions, and the holiday spirit. Unfortunately, holidays can also be stressful[…]
Sundowning: How you can help your loved one
Behavior “Sundowning” or Sundowners Syndrome, is a term used to describe a state of confusion and anxiety which typically[…]
Top 5 Reasons to Use Adult Day Care
1. Adult Day Care gives family caregivers the break they need. Aspen Senior Day Center provides a safe and[…]
Caregiving DOs and DON’Ts With Dementia
Here are the important DOs Learn more about Dementia DO understand that there are various types of dementia and[…]
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[…]
Agitated Behavior among Older Adults with Dementia (Part 1)
According to an article by King (2012), the prevalence of agitated behavior in older people with dementia is[…]
