Traveling with someone who has dementia requires thoughtful preparation, realistic expectations, familiar routines, safety precautions, and plenty of flexibility.
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Act Early to Protect Your Wishes
Legal capacity determines whether someone can create or update a will, power of attorney or healthcare directive. Early planning can help protect personal wishes.
Being Dementia Friendly
Dementia is an umbrella term for many conditions that affect memory and cognition. Understanding the symptoms and causes can help caregivers provide better support.
Preventing Wandering
Wandering is a common and dangerous behavior for individuals with dementia. Learn what causes it and how caregivers can prevent and prepare for it safely.
A Personal Journey Through Alzheimer’s
by Christine Galligan, Clemson University Student and Gail Marion, Director, Rhodes Respite Care, Anderson Jerry Welch’s story started in California… Read more »
Home Care Activities for People with Dementia
It’s not about the end result, it’s about the process! by Brian and Heather Rahrig, Owners of CarePoint Cognitive health… Read more »
Alzheimer’s Disease Research Research Trials
Alzheimer Disease Research Trials to help future generations By M. Reza Bolouri, MD Alzheimer’s Memory Center Alzheimer’s disease is the… Read more »
Dementia: Personal Thoughts and Reflections
by The Rev. Dr. Derald H. Edwards, Chaplain, The Heritage at Lowman With a mother who has early onset… Read more »
Dementia: Quelling Expectation with Education
by: Dr. Atit Bhattachan, MD, Geriatric Psychiatrist, Three Rivers Behavioral Health, W. Columbia, SC As a clinician, we often have… Read more »
8 Most Common Chronic Health Concerns for Seniors
by Alan Kronhaus, MD, CEO of Doctors Making Housecalls Americans are living longer -and healthier- lives than ever before…. Read more »
