There are a number of exciting “identification games” for kids, mainly based on the commonly known game of 20 Questions. It is possible to identify people and objects by strategically asking twenty or
How to Manage Dementia Patients with Aggressive/Difficult Behavior
If you’re happy and you know it, clap your hands! This is the way the old children’s song goes, with a lilting verse and invitation to a happy-making motion: clapping hands, stomping feet, spinning
How to Effectively Communicate With Someone With Dementia
Australian-born Mandy Nolan is a stand-up comic. She performs not as a late-night avocation in addition to a full-time desk job, but as an actual, internationally-acclaimed comic – because she’s
Benefits of Home Care for Patients With Special Needs
Simon says, “Touch your toes!” Simon says, “Wiggle your nose!” Simon says, “Reach to the sky!” Who doesn’t love a game of Simon Says? The game invites everyone to play a part in the same fun and
Physical Challenges of Caring For A Loved One With Dementia
In the Greek classic Oedipus Rex, the mythical Sphinx challenged Oedipus to a riddle, which asked, “What walks on four legs in the morning, two legs in the afternoon, three legs in the evening, and no
The Importance of Socialization for Seniors at Home
Living in the age of social media, it may be hard to imagine an environment in which people are not connected. A simple post on Facebook often garners responses from a wide variety of connections –
Providing Safety For Seniors With Alzheimer’s At Home
When bringing a baby home from the hospital among the first things parents consider is safety. From proper car seat installation and a crib cleared of all unnecessary material, to electrical outlet
Avoiding Caregiver Stress and Burnout
“Caregiver burnout” is a dreaded term amongst caregivers. Caregiver burnout refers to when a primary caregiver becomes unable to provide their loved one with the support that they need because their
Make Caring for Seniors at Home More Fun and Interactive
The seniors of today are different than the seniors of tomorrow in one notable way: their early years are captured in black and white photos rather than in color. Black-and-white images give a sense
What is Respite Care?
Many caregivers for the elderly, chronically ill or disabled have become accustomed to the challenges that come with providing care. When you are a caregiver, many demands will be made of you.