by hcstraightup | Oct 23, 2019 | Caregiver, Dementia
The BEST Dementia Distractions for Caregivers Individuals with dementia are known for saying or doing the same things over and over, break up the same old routine with cheap and entertaining activities! BONUS: Most of these ideas are FREE (or super cheap)!! PUZZLES An...
by hcstraightup | Oct 23, 2019 | Dementia, General Aging
We all have habits and routines that we’ve either established since youth or even created in the last few years as a “morning routine.” Some of us are even moody when this routine is interrupted or there isn’t time to complete it. Imagine needing this routine to feel...
by hcstraightup | Oct 23, 2019 | Caregiver, Dementia
So you’ve heard the dreaded diagnosis. It’s Dementia. Now what? Here are a few questions to ask the MD to help you get a better understanding of what is available to you now and what is to come. Don’t worry, you aren’t alone and there are people out there who are...
by hcstraightup | Oct 23, 2019 | Caregiver, Dementia
Looking for places to learn more about dementia and what you can expect? There are numerous resources available (including this amazing site?) to guide you in your dementia journey. Here is list of some of the sites that will help you study up and become a dementia...
by hcstraightup | Oct 23, 2019 | Dementia, General Aging, Stroke
Aphasia (the loss of ability to understand or express speech) from a stroke results from brain damage in the language center and can often be a challenging condition to overcome. This can result in an increased risk of depression, frustration and behaviors as a result...
by hcstraightup | Oct 23, 2019 | Caregiver, Dementia, General Aging
Are you a worry wart? Do you make yourself sick thinking about things that you fear may happen? Anxiety may affect you in ways that affect your ability to live your daily life and may persist leading to unmanageable episodes of having severe panic attacks....
