by The Hamlets | Jan 28, 2021 | Activity, Recreation Tips for Seniors, Dementia Care, Health & Wellness Tips & Information for Seniors
January is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, and to commemorate this, we’d like to shine the spotlight on the efforts being made in the face of this terrible disease. Nearly 750,000 Canadians live with Alzheimer’s, and though there is no cure as of yet, researchers are...
by The Hamlets | Sep 24, 2019 | Dementia Care
Having a parent or other loved one suffer from dementia can be a trying and difficult time in someone’s life. Here are a few ways that you can help to provide comfort for someone suffering from dementia. Be Patient Providing comfort to a loved one suffering from...
by The Hamlets | Jun 25, 2018 | Dementia Care
As we get older, we tend to start finding ourselves forgetting things more often. Luckily, there are some steps we can take to help our memory improve and to help us avoid a worsening memory in the future. The below are some measures we can take as we enter into our...
by The Hamlets | Jun 24, 2015 | Dementia Care
Sundowner’s syndrome is named for the time of day during which it is likely to occur. Sundowner’s symptoms crop up around sunset, when seniors struggling with dementia may feel an increased sense of confusion, agitation, and memory loss. It isn’t just coincidence –...
by The Hamlets | Mar 26, 2015 | Dementia Care, Health & Wellness Tips & Information for Seniors
The gradual loss of one’s memory is a frustrating experience. In addition, forgetting can also create an unsafe situation for the one who is suffering from Alzheimer’s. Finding ways to support a family member or loved one to prompt memories can not only help that...
by The Hamlets | Jul 7, 2014 | Dementia Care, Senior Independent Living Communities, Senior Long Term Care Communities
Dementia is a difficult part of aging for both the patient and the people that love them. Knowing that forgetfulness can turn dangerous after a certain, unknown point will often cause anxiety in family members who feel they should do something to help. But the best...