If caregivers are concerned about loved ones with dementia not eating properly, Kayla Cook, owner of Caring Excellence Personalized Home Care Services, has the recipe for keeping everyone on the right track:Share your meal time with the patient and let her mirror you when you’re … [Read more...] about 4 Mealtime Ideas for Someone Who Has Dementia
Topics
4 Books to Read This Month
This month we feature the Louisville Divas Bookclub, a close-knit group of five faithful members and friends who came together about seven years ago through the suggestion of Judy Hamilton. The Divas include Judy, Cleo, Natalie, Sonya, and Selina, and they meet monthly except in … [Read more...] about 4 Books to Read This Month
Watch Your Step
The fear of falling is always on the minds of older adults, as well as their caregivers, especially at night when vision is limited. Cheryl Hepp Basham, retired project manager for the Jefferson County Public Schools, suggests using dusk to dawn night lights that switch on … [Read more...] about Watch Your Step
3 Trackers for a Wandering Parent
According to the Alzheimer’s Association, six in 10 people with dementia will wander. Even in the early stages of Alzheimer’s, a loved one is at risk of getting lost, disoriented, or confused for brief periods of time — and may end up in dangerous situations.Fortunately, there … [Read more...] about 3 Trackers for a Wandering Parent
Six Fall Soothers
By Quinn FitzgeraldAs the cool weather starts to move in, it’s time to break out those things that make you feel cozy and comfortable. Here are a few suggestions on products that will fit the bill. Whether you’re shopping locally or at your nearest chain stores, we’ve gathered a … [Read more...] about Six Fall Soothers