by hcstraightup | Apr 25, 2023 | Dementia
The job of a caregiver can sometimes feel like a thankless one, but when a person with dementia develops aggressive, and sometimes violent, behaviors it can start to feel like we are failing ourselves and our loved ones. Although these problems can be difficult to...
by hcstraightup | May 12, 2021 | Dementia, Stroke
Many people have heard of the famous study that communication is 7% verbal and 93% non-verbal. Non-verbal communication include things like tone of voice, body language, and facial expressions. While most of these signals are so subtle that we aren’t aware of them,...
by hcstraightup | Jul 21, 2020 | Caregiver, Dementia
Ever wonder if you are just wasting your breath when it comes to trying to tell your loved one with dementia that they are mistaken about the date, the place or what they think is happening? You are not alone. As your loved one progresses through the stages of...
by hcstraightup | May 28, 2020 | Caregiver, Dementia, General Aging
Why Fall Prevention Matters and How to Get Started If you are an individual above 65, you may have experienced or worried about a fall at some point. Unfortunately, there is evidence that as we age our risk for falls does increase. However, we do not all age at the...
by hcstraightup | Apr 22, 2020 | Caregiver, Dementia
Starting at age 65, the risk of developing dementia doubles every 5 years. Knowing the signs of early dementia can help mitigate the speed at which the dementia progresses. In addition, early identification ensures that proper treatment is provided to prolong...
by hcstraightup | Apr 16, 2020 | Caregiver, Dementia
Dementia Stages: The Simple Explanation In an attempt to better understand someone with dementia, it is often helpful to identify which stage they are in. To a professional, staging an individual can be a simple tasks determined by an interview and a few standardized...
