Senior Day Care At Its Best!
Holidays are a time for family gatherings, fun traditions, and the holiday spirit. Unfortunately, holidays can also be stressful for those caring for someone who has been diagnosed with dementia. Involving and caring for your loved one during the festivities
Behavior “Sundowning” or Sundowners Syndrome, is a term used to describe a state of confusion and anxiety which typically occurs during the early morning, late afternoon, or early evening when daylight and darkness are transitioning. Individuals may show any variety
1. Adult Day Care gives family caregivers the break they need. Aspen Senior Day Center provides a safe and engaging atmosphere in which seniors can spend their day several times a week with our professional caregivers. This wonderful senior care
Here are the important DOs Learn more about Dementia DO understand that there are various types of dementia and that dementia is an “umbrella” term used to cover many causes of brain failure such as: Alzheimer’s Disease, Vascular Dementia, Dementia
The following thoughts were written by my mom six months after the death of her sweetheart, my dad, at the end of a very long and tiring and lonely day— You have always been drawn to working with older adults, and
Have you ever tried to dance while sitting comfortably in a chair? The clients and staff at Aspen’s activity center do it every day and love it! They engage in a daily exercise routine designed to meet the specific
There are a number of alternative therapies such as music therapy, aromatherapy, sensory/tactile activities, and creating memory boxes that enhance quality of life for people with dementia. Until eight years ago, another approach to reduce agitation and aggression, tendency
A person with Alzheimer’s disease may no longer have the ability to express his/her wants or needs. It can be frustrating for a caregiver to communicate with and understand the person in order to give appropriate assistance. These
How can caregivers (family members and staff at Aspen Senior Center) reduce agitated behaviors and better assist clients to feel safe and calm, to meet needs that cannot be spoken? Research suggests 5 straightforward interventions: 1. Hearing: Reduce noise pollution
According to an article by King (2012), the prevalence of agitated behavior in older people with dementia is substantial. The most common types of aggression are verbal and physical. Managing these behaviors creates multiple challenges for caregivers. Disorientation, fear,