Just about everybody has a favorite song that brings back great memories. That’s the case for everyone – whether or not they have a cognitive issue such as dementia. Here’s some information on how music might just help people suffering from this type of problem Impressive Benefits People with cognitive loss often have difficulty [...]
No matter what their cognitive state, spirituality is a critically important component to many people’s lives. It can be even more important for someone suffering from Cognitive Impairment, Alzheimer’s disease or some other condition that affects the functioning of the brain. It provides them a sense of comfort, as well as a connection to [...]
Art Therapy If you’ve ever sat down to paint a picture or work on a clay pot, you know how calming and therapeutic it can be. Art therapy has been shown to help people of all ages – especially the elderly. Expressing themselves creatively helps improve not only their mental and emotional health, but [...]
Early Warning Signs of Dementia Memory loss is a complex condition that can manifest in a number of different ways. It can be difficult to tell if your loved one is exhibiting the early warning signs of dementia, especially because many seniors try to hide their symptoms from those around them. If you notice [...]
Why caregivers should focus on better sleep? Finding time to sleep may be one of the biggest challenges of caregiving. The second might be relaxing enough to actually fall asleep. Multiple studies link caregiving with poor sleep (see here, here, and here). Over two-thirds of people caring for older adults with dementia report sleep problems that affect their quality of [...]
Sleep Products for People with Disabilities – 2019 Buyer’s Guide A disability impacts your ability to sleep throughout the night, and may cause sleep disorders such as insomnia, narcolepsy, excessive daytime drowsiness, or delayed sleep phase syndrome (DSPS). Many of the sleep issues described below exist bi-directionally with the disability, meaning that each influences the other. The [...]
