The Importance of National Caregiver's Day
At Spectrum, we support and advocate for the need for funding of respite care for caregivers.
Dementia & Alzheimer's Resources
10 Tips for Caring for Loved Ones Living with Alzheimer's Disease
10 Tips for Caring for Loved Ones Living with Alzheimer's Disease | Caring for a loved one with Alzheimer's can be a challenging and emotional experience. However, with the right understanding, patience, and care, you can make the journey more manageable for both you and your loved one.
Home care fast becoming a preferred option
People are discovering that their loved one can live in the comfort of their own home and still receive the care that they need. These are 5 reasons that home care can be the best choice for seniors and those living with chronic health conditions.
Are you experiencing early warning signs of dementia?
If you or someone you love is living with Alzheimer's or dementia, know that you are not alone. There is help available for this disease.
Do you know the 10 warning signs of Alzheimer’s?
Identifying the sign of Alzheimer’s is key to ensuring that you or your loved one receives the right treatment. The Alzheimer Society has developed the following warning signs for Alzheimer’s
There’s a robot for that!
With the advancement of technology, we have become more and more dependent on artificial intelligence, smart technology and robots to enhance our lives. There are a plethora of new technologies that can enable seniors to live independent and healthy lives longer.
Safe patient handling: transferring patients with dementia
It is important for those moving and handling people with dementia to consider the severity of the person’s symptoms in order to assist them safely. Cognitive impairment in dementia often limits the ability of the person to communicate effectively
Do you have the support you need to manage Alzheimer’s?
Watching a loved one live with Alzheimer’s and dementia can be challenging. Caring for someone as they are suffering from memory loss can take its toll both physically and emotionally. There are services that can provide you with the support you need as you care for a loved one with Alzheimer’s and dementia.
On the road again: how to safely transport an Alzheimer's and dementia passenger
Whether a trip will be successful with an Alzheimer’s passenger will depend on how far he or she has progressed in their illness. Here are some steps that a caregiver or transport service provider can take in order to accommodate an Alzheimer’s or dementia passenger.
Online lessons in dementia management
In this session of Caregiver Tip Tuesday, we take a look at an article from the New York Times, written by Judith Graham on Online Lessons in Dementia Management.