Caregiver
Resident Spotlight: A North Woods Village Family Shares Their Story
Sally Sanders moved into North Woods Village in February 2020. I had first met Sally and her husband Ed, several years prior when they came to one of our caregiver…
Read MoreCaregiver loneliness makes dementia care more challenging
When you’re caring for an older adult with dementia, loneliness is a common feeling. It might feel like nobody else understands what you’re going through, even if you have a…
Read MoreImportant Things to Look for in a Memory Care Assisted Living Community
Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia are progressive in nature. Therefore, an individual’s symptoms will become more pronounced and increasingly evident over time. Although the disease can progress at…
Read MoreAlzheimer’s Caregiver Tips: Encourage Independence to Boost Your Loved One’s Confidence and Well-Being
People with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia can experience a variety of emotions that are directly attributable to their condition. These include frustration, agitation, anger, fear, confusion and…
Read MoreCaregiver Coping Tips: Dealing with the Sensory Changes Caused by Alzheimer’s
Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia are progressive memory disorders that affect brain cells and cause changes to a person’s basic functional abilities over time. The earliest and most…
Read MoreTips on the Value of Humor for Caregivers
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Read MoreLaughter: The Right Prescription for Stressed Out Caregivers
Sadly, Alzheimer’s disease robs an increasing number of older Americans of their memories and the ability to care for themselves. Additionally, caregivers of loved ones with Alzheimer’s are often placed…
Read MoreTips for Having a Successful Visit with a Loved One with Dementia
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Read MoreCaregiver Tips: Beneficial Activities That Are Engaging and Stimulating for Your Loved One with Dementia
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Read MoreA Caregivers Guide to Helping Your Loved One with Alzheimer’s Get Enough Sleep
“To sleep perchance to dream.” Unfortunately, for loved ones with Alzheimer’s disease, the gift of sleep is itself often just a dream. Sleep is a vital human function that helps…
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