Does Your Loved One Have Dementia?

By Torie Temple & Tiffany White 

Caring for someone with dementia can be emotionally draining for the caregiver and their loved one. Here are a few ways you can make your new situation less stressful.

A helpful app for Alzheimer’s and dementia caregivers

Home Instead Senior Care has released Alz & Dementia, a free app about Alzheimer’s and other dementias, to accompany its book, Confidence to Care. Download the app for tips and practical advice compiled by experts as well as family caregivers. Also, get 24-hour caregiver assistance through a toll-free number.

Try this on your next visit to a loved one with dementia

The long-term memory of a person with dementia is almost always preserved. When visiting a loved one with dementia, Teal Busteed, therapy program manager at Regis Woods Genesis Rehab Services, suggests...