Posts about Dementia

Bill and Julie during a reminiscing activity at Aspen Senior Day Center
Bill Enjoys Staying Busy at Aspen Senior Day Center

Bill is one of the seniors who attends Aspen Senior Day Center each day of the week. He is[…]

Where words fail, music speaks.
Music Positively Affects Seniors Dealing with Dementia

Aspen Senior Day Center – Music Positively Affects Seniors Dealing with Dementia According to the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America,[…]

What is Vascular Dementia?

Vascular Dementia is the second most commonly diagnosed form of dementia (after Alzheimer’s) and it’s estimated it accounts for[…]

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[…]

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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[…]

Laughter: A Powerful Medicine for Body and Mind

I watched the funniest show this weekend with my young adult children; we laughed and laughed until tears were[…]

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)[…]

Sit and Dance for Dementia

  Have you ever tried to dance while sitting comfortably in a chair? The clients and staff at Aspen’s[…]