by ComfiKare HomeCare | Jun 17, 2025 | Alzheimer's Disease, Alzheimer’s Care, Caregiver Burnout, Caregiver Challenges, Dementia, Respite Care, Sandwich Generation, Senior Care
Dementia can change how a person sees and interprets the world. Things that were once second nature—getting dressed, recognizing a loved one’s face, navigating the house—can become sources of stress and confusion. And while there are many dementia behavior triggers to...
by ComfiKare HomeCare | May 21, 2025 | Alzheimer's Disease, Alzheimer’s Care, Caregiver Tips, Dementia, Parkinson's Disease, Sandwich Generation, Senior Care, Senior Depression, Senior Health, Senior Independence, Sundowning
The day is winding down. Dinner is finished, the kitchen’s clean, and you’re finally settling in for some well-earned rest. Then it happens—your family member with dementia becomes unsettled. They’re pacing. Anxious. Confused. Maybe even angry. You’ve seen this shift...
by ComfiKare HomeCare | May 7, 2025 | Alzheimer's Disease, Alzheimer’s Care, Caregiver Tips, Chronic Disease, Dementia, Respite Care, Sandwich Generation, Senior Care, Senior Health, Senior Independence
Sitting across from a loved one whose memory is slipping can feel like being on unfamiliar ground. The ease that once defined your conversations is gone, replaced by pauses, uncertainty, and moments that don’t make sense. If you’ve felt that discomfort, you’re not...
by ComfiKare HomeCare | Feb 20, 2025 | Alzheimer's Disease, Alzheimer’s Care, Caregiver Challenges, Caregiver Tips, Chronic Disease, Hospice Care & Respite Care, Parkinson's Disease, Senior Care, Senior Health
Chronic illness has a way of changing life, for both the person experiencing it and for the family caregiver. You can see how it alters the rhythm of their days, forcing them to modify plans and find new ways to take care of the unexpected. While the illness may...
by ComfiKare HomeCare | Feb 12, 2025 | Alzheimer's Disease, Alzheimer’s Care, Caregiver Tips, Chronic Disease, Dementia, Senior Care, Senior Health, Senior Independence, Senior Safety
You ask an easy question: “What would you like for breakfast?” But instead of a response, you’re met with hesitation, confusion, and a lengthy pause. You have most likely experienced times like this while caring for someone with Alzheimer’s, where words seem lost and...
by ComfiKare HomeCare | Jan 23, 2025 | Alzheimer's Disease, Alzheimer’s Care, Caregiver Challenges, Caregiver Tips, Decision Fatigue, Dementia, Home Care, Respite Care, Senior Care
Have you ever felt so mentally drained that even deciding what to eat felt overwhelming? You’re not alone. For those caring for a loved one with dementia, the sheer volume of decisions can make every day feel like an uphill climb. This overwhelming mental exhaustion...