Near a window, her favorite cardigan waited on the chair. The sleeves were lit up with sun when our resident asked, gentle as ever, “Where’s the garden again?” The door was just steps away, outside there was a magical garden. She smiled, patted my hand, and said, “I’d like to go there.” In that tiny moment, there was confidence, not worry. That’s what good memory care design is trying to give your loved one in…
Dementia News July 2025 brings fresh studies, tough conversations, and quiet wins in memory care. From brain-boosting walks to smarter end-of-life planning, here’s the latest 7000 steps of walking and lifestyle changes can delay Alzheimer’s progression. Why does a dementia diagnosis take so long? Could your leg strength be whispering secrets about your brain health? Enhancing End-of-Life Care for seniors with dementia Immersing older adults with dementia in nature-themed virtual reality can significantly boost their…
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 moment. She looked up with a distant gaze. “Do you know where he is?” The caregiver lowered herself until they…
Kindness and care in dementia go a long way. Dementia has a way of testing everyone in its orbit. The person living with it, the family watching it unfold, and the caregivers who show up every day to provide care that goes far beyond routine tasks. It takes an extraordinary kind of strength to meet agitation with patience, to soothe confusion with steady reassurance, and to replace frustration with understanding. Kindness in Dementia Care is…
What are neologisms in dementia? Neologisms are words people make up. These words may not be known or understood by others. In dementia, new words are essential. They show the challenges people with dementia have with thinking and speaking. This article looks at: What are neologisms in dementia What they mean for diagnosis and communication How to manage and support people who use them Understanding Neologisms What is a New Word? A new word is…
Family involvement plays an important role for memory care residents. Would placing your loved one in a memory care home feel like admitting defeat? You’re not alone. That gnawing guilt, the “what ifs” and “if only” circling your mind—we know them all too well. You’re caught in a tug-of-war between what your heart wants and what reality demands. Tough spot, isn’t it? What if we told you that this decision, as heavy as it weighs…