If you have ever played music on vinyl records, you know that the needle does not always track properly. Occasionally, a small piece of debris or dust may cause it to get stuck or skip, leaving you hearing only a few words of the song over and over again until the problem is addressed. In […]
https://www.responsive-homecare.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/cheerful-father-and-son-having-coffee-on-sofa.jpg533800Debbie Savage, RN, BSN, Presidenthttps://www.responsive-homecare.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Responsive-HC_30th-Anniv_logo_lg.pngDebbie Savage, RN, BSN, President2023-10-08 04:46:072023-10-09 04:55:55Dementia and Conversation Looping: How to Break the Cycle
When we think about what to expect in dementia, the first thing that typically springs to mind is the loss of memory. Cognitive decline is a hallmark effect of Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia, but there are so many other areas of life that are impacted as well. As a matter of fact, […]
https://www.responsive-homecare.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/dementia-impact-on-5-senses.jpg533800Debbie Savage, RN, BSN, Presidenthttps://www.responsive-homecare.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Responsive-HC_30th-Anniv_logo_lg.pngDebbie Savage, RN, BSN, President2023-09-21 04:02:212023-09-06 01:09:59What to Expect in Dementia: The Impact on All 5 Senses
Any time you dedicate so much time to caring for a senior member of the family, it is natural for other relationships to take a back seat. After all, there are only 24 hours in a day, and you can only spread yourself so thin. This may result in additional stress, misunderstandings, and hurt feelings. […]
Reflect back to your teenage years. Remember how important it was to find a safe place to be on your own, to shut out the world, turn the music up, and write your most secret thoughts in your diary? The desire for privacy that began then can become overshadowed when providing care for someone else. […]
Have you ever experienced that jolt of a distant memory that suddenly pops to the forefront of your mind, perhaps through a song, a scent, an image from the past? For those with Alzheimer’s disease, the strength of long-term memory is particularly impactful, as short-term memory weakens. And it’s what has sparked a growing trend […]
Dementia is unpredictable, to say the least. It can transform a person’s mood, personality, and behaviors in the blink of an eye. When you’re at home caring for a person with dementia, these changes can be hard enough to manage. But what happens when embarrassing dementia behaviors arise when you are at a grocery store, […]
The big day has arrived: Dad’s first day with his new caregiver! If your family is similar to many, you might be feeling a variety of emotions: relief, uncertainty, and anxiety, to name a few. These emotions are typical and perfectly normal. A little advance preparation and planning for this important milestone can help ensure […]
Maybe you remember having “the talk” with your parents about those cringeworthy pre-teen topics. If you thought that was uncomfortable, brace yourself for having to talk to older loved ones about aging care issues and concerns you are noticing at home! This is often very difficult, for several reasons: Your parents may resent what appears […]
https://www.responsive-homecare.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/young-man-and-his-elderly-father-chating-over-coffee-on-sofa.jpg533800Debbie Savage, RN, BSN, Presidenthttps://www.responsive-homecare.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Responsive-HC_30th-Anniv_logo_lg.pngDebbie Savage, RN, BSN, President2023-07-19 06:28:142023-09-03 17:59:16How to Talk to Older Loved Ones About Aging Care
Wouldn’t it be helpful if there was an Alzheimer’s care manual, with step-by-step information on what to expect at each stage of the disease? While there are a few general commonalities during the progression of dementia, each person’s experience is different. This makes it difficult to know what to anticipate on any given day. Even […]
If you think PTSD only happens to individuals who have experienced life-threatening danger, think again. PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) can occur after any traumatic event or experience. It may surprise you to discover that providing care for a loved one is one of the main causes of PTSD. Nevertheless, the condition frequently goes undetected, and […]
Dementia and Conversation Looping: How to Break the Cycle
/in Alzheimer's, Alzheimer's and Dementia Care, Alzheimer's DIsease, Blog, Caregiving Tips, Dementia /by Debbie Savage, RN, BSN, PresidentIf you have ever played music on vinyl records, you know that the needle does not always track properly. Occasionally, a small piece of debris or dust may cause it to get stuck or skip, leaving you hearing only a few words of the song over and over again until the problem is addressed. In […]
What to Expect in Dementia: The Impact on All 5 Senses
/in Alzheimer's and Dementia Care, Caregiving Tips, Dementia /by Debbie Savage, RN, BSN, PresidentWhen we think about what to expect in dementia, the first thing that typically springs to mind is the loss of memory. Cognitive decline is a hallmark effect of Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia, but there are so many other areas of life that are impacted as well. As a matter of fact, […]
Having Hard Conversations While Caregiving
/in Caregiver Issues, Caregiver Stress, Caregiving, Caregiving Stress, Caregiving Tips, Family Caregivers, Family Caregiving /by Debbie Savage, RN, BSN, PresidentAny time you dedicate so much time to caring for a senior member of the family, it is natural for other relationships to take a back seat. After all, there are only 24 hours in a day, and you can only spread yourself so thin. This may result in additional stress, misunderstandings, and hurt feelings. […]
How Caregivers Can Prioritize Privacy
/in Caregiver Issues, Caregiver Stress, Caregiving, Caregiving Stress, Caregiving Tips /by Debbie Savage, RN, BSN, PresidentReflect back to your teenage years. Remember how important it was to find a safe place to be on your own, to shut out the world, turn the music up, and write your most secret thoughts in your diary? The desire for privacy that began then can become overshadowed when providing care for someone else. […]
This Creative Dementia Therapy Is Truly Life-Changing – and Fun!
/in Alzheimer's and Dementia Care, Dementia, Medical Breakthroughs /by Debbie Savage, RN, BSN, PresidentHave you ever experienced that jolt of a distant memory that suddenly pops to the forefront of your mind, perhaps through a song, a scent, an image from the past? For those with Alzheimer’s disease, the strength of long-term memory is particularly impactful, as short-term memory weakens. And it’s what has sparked a growing trend […]
Can You Handle Embarrassing Dementia Behaviors in Public?
/in Alzheimer's and Dementia Care, Caregiving, Caregiving Tips, Dementia, Senior Care /by Debbie Savage, RN, BSN, PresidentDementia is unpredictable, to say the least. It can transform a person’s mood, personality, and behaviors in the blink of an eye. When you’re at home caring for a person with dementia, these changes can be hard enough to manage. But what happens when embarrassing dementia behaviors arise when you are at a grocery store, […]
New Caregiver Nervousness? Relax…These Tips Will Ensure a Smooth Transition to Care!
/in Caregiving, Senior Care /by Debbie Savage, RN, BSN, PresidentThe big day has arrived: Dad’s first day with his new caregiver! If your family is similar to many, you might be feeling a variety of emotions: relief, uncertainty, and anxiety, to name a few. These emotions are typical and perfectly normal. A little advance preparation and planning for this important milestone can help ensure […]
How to Talk to Older Loved Ones About Aging Care
/in Aging Care Issues, Blog, Caregiving Tips, Family Caregivers, Family Caregiving, Senior Care /by Debbie Savage, RN, BSN, PresidentMaybe you remember having “the talk” with your parents about those cringeworthy pre-teen topics. If you thought that was uncomfortable, brace yourself for having to talk to older loved ones about aging care issues and concerns you are noticing at home! This is often very difficult, for several reasons: Your parents may resent what appears […]
Why Are Your Loved One’s Dementia Symptoms Suddenly Getting Worse?
/in Alzheimer's, Alzheimer's and Dementia Care, Alzheimer's DIsease, Blog, Dementia /by Debbie Savage, RN, BSN, PresidentWouldn’t it be helpful if there was an Alzheimer’s care manual, with step-by-step information on what to expect at each stage of the disease? While there are a few general commonalities during the progression of dementia, each person’s experience is different. This makes it difficult to know what to anticipate on any given day. Even […]
Understanding the Red Flags of Caregiver PTSD
/in Blog, Caregiver Issues, Caregiver Stress, Caregiving Stress /by Debbie Savage, RN, BSN, PresidentIf you think PTSD only happens to individuals who have experienced life-threatening danger, think again. PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) can occur after any traumatic event or experience. It may surprise you to discover that providing care for a loved one is one of the main causes of PTSD. Nevertheless, the condition frequently goes undetected, and […]