Disorientation. Confusion. Memory loss. While these are definitely hallmark symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia, they may also come about from taking…
Is It Dementia Symptoms or Medication Side Effects?
September 16, 2021
Category: Alzheimer’s & Dementia Care St. Louis
Respectful Conversations With Seniors: Avoid Elderspeak
August 17, 2021
Watch what occurs at your next family gathering when a new mother places her infant in someone’s arms. The individual will likely transition instantly into…
Talking to a Doctor About a Potential Dementia Diagnosis
August 12, 2021
Shame. Fear. Embarrassment. The thoughts and feelings associated with a potential dementia diagnosis may cause older adults to keep their worries to themselves. A newly…
Helpful Tips for Dementia Caregivers: Understanding the New Subgroups of Alzheimer’s
June 22, 2021
At Continuum, we love offering helpful tips for dementia caregivers. These latest research findings are showing promise for better targeted treatments in the future. For…
Creative Strategies to Engage Seniors with Low-Vision and Alzheimer’s
March 15, 2021
Finding activities that can be engaging and fun for a family member with Alzheimer’s disease tends to be a challenge. Add in vision impairment , and…
Alzheimer’s Disease Research Is Leading Us Closer to a Cure
February 24, 2021
With a great deal of negative news in the forefront of 2020, it is worth noting a number of the wonderful achievements the year brought…
How to Overcome Shadowing Behaviors in Dementia Patients
January 8, 2021
Primary caregivers for those with Alzheimer’s may be all too familiar with the difficulty experienced in trying to take a quiet minute or two alone…
Older Adults With Dementia: How Creating a Memory Book Can Help
December 17, 2020
“Sometimes you will never know the value of a moment until it becomes a memory.” – Dr. Seuss Memories are what bind together our past…
Is It Just a Senior Moment – or Could it Be Alzheimer’s Disease?
November 6, 2020
You altogether forgot about the doctor’s appointment scheduled for last Friday, misplaced your keys for the umpteenth time, and cannot recall the name of the…
Overcome a Top Dementia Clothing Challenge with Home Care
October 15, 2020
The many challenges of caring for someone with dementia require creativity, patience, and empathy, being able to step outside of your personal logic and reasoning…