Alzheimer’s Care Archives

A woman reflects on coping with caregiver guilt alone in a peaceful setting.

Coping With Caregiver Guilt After Your Loved One Is Gone

You spent weeks, months, maybe even years caring for someone you love. You made sacrifices, handled tough decisions, and showed up in ways that many never see. Now that they’re gone, you expected the tears, the sadness. But what about the guilt that won’t seem to go away? You’re not alone in coping with caregiver […]

A woman explores home care for couples as she cares for her aging parents.

Home Care for Couples: Supporting Each Parent in Their Own Way

You’ve probably noticed it already—what works for one parent doesn’t always work for the other. Maybe your mom thrives when you sit and chat, while your dad just wants a summary and a plan. She may want reassurance. He may want control. And you? You’re trying to speak both of their “languages” without burning out. […]

A man follows tried and true dementia caregiver tips when caring for his wife who has Alzheimer’s.

Dementia Caregiver Tips: 6 Habits That May Be Making Things Harder

When Alzheimer’s enters your life, it changes everything. Even everyday interactions can become unfamiliar and emotionally charged. Without meaning to, caregivers often fall into patterns that increase stress—for both parties. The good news? There are tried and true dementia caregiver tips that can help. You can create calmer, more compassionate moments by steering clear of […]

A woman feels the weight of caregiver stress as she has a deep conversation with her aging parents.

From Child to Caregiver: The Hidden Toll of Caregiver Stress

It starts with a favor—taking your dad to the eye doctor or picking up groceries for your mom. Then the requests become more frequent. You’re managing their prescriptions, making sure bills are paid, and asking questions you never imagined: Should they still be driving? Are they safe at home alone? Suddenly, the roles have flipped. […]

A man holds his elderly father’s hand as they discuss his dementia behavior triggers.

Understanding Dementia Behavior Triggers

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 And while there are many dementia behavior triggers to cause a person with dementia to become agitated or withdrawn, one stands out as […]

A woman stands with her aging mother, concerned about sundowning triggers as the sun starts to set.

Are Medications One of the Sundowning Triggers You’re Overlooking?

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 before, and no matter how patient you are, it feels like nothing gets through. This […]

A woman who understands the importance of connecting with loved ones with dementia shares a chat with her aging relative.

Connecting With Loved Ones With Dementia: 5 Ways to Find Meaningful Moments

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 alone. Dementia doesn’t just change memory—it changes how we connect. But even […]

A senior man who has experienced pica in dementia struggles to understand how to overcome it.

Understanding Pica in Dementia: Why It Happens and How to Help

Caring for a loved one with dementia often brings unexpected behaviors that can be difficult to understand. You may have seen them trying to eat things that aren’t food, like a napkin or small objects. Such behaviors, known as pica, can be alarming and confusing, but it’s actually a more common issue than most people […]

A woman uses dementia redirection techniques with her aging mother.

How to Use Dementia Redirection Techniques

Understanding how to support a loved one with dementia can be incredibly challenging, especially when they become fixated on a distressing thought or determined to do something unsafe. In these moments, logic often fails, and attempts to reason with them may only lead to frustration or increased anxiety. But what if there was a way […]

A man shakes hands with his father as he helps him navigate life with chronic illness.

Helping Loved Ones Navigate Life With Chronic Illness

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 create hurdles, it does not have […]