Dementia caregivers are often seen, but seldom get the recognition they deserve. Inside one of our memory care homes, a resident was waiting. For someone. For something. She didn’t know anymore. But her hands remained folded in her lap, her gaze fixed on the door as if the world might make sense again at any…
Let’s look at some caregiver tips on bathing seniors with dementia. Taking care of seniors with dementia is challenging. It requires helping them to take a bath, get dressed, and look after their appearance. Doing these tasks is super essential for daily life, but it can be tough for folks who look after older people…
Before discussing the hardest situations that memory care caregivers face, let’s be clear. The caregivers at Applewood Our House (and caregivers around the nation) are the unsung heroes of memory care for seniors with dementia. Have you ever wondered what a caregiver goes through every day? Being a memory care caregiver is an essential job. We help…
In this article, we will discuss three useful tips for caregivers. Being a caregiver for seniors with dementia is no simple task. It can be a difficult and emotionally draining experience for both the seniors and their caregivers. The stress and frustration of caring for seniors with dementia can often create feelings of isolation, exhaustion,…
Some people wonder why I love caregiving. Yes, it can be mentally and physically challenging. But for me, it means so much more. Caregiving to another human being is a gift and a privilege. I don’t just get paid to “wipe bottoms”… I kiss your mom on the forehead and say, “I love you, good…
As I begin to write this letter I am feeling the consequences of being a ten year dementia caregiver. I often think about the fact that it is never going to get better. My happiness now depends upon whether or not my husband smiles or doesn’t smile. When I first awaken him while sleeping in…