Let’s learn about the benefits of early stage memory care for seniors with Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia, and how Applewood Our House supports families in Lakewood, Arvada and Golden, Colorado. In the early stages of dementia, your loved one may still dress, eat, and move around fairly well, yet need extra reminders and…
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…
Here you are, lost in the hallways, holding a visitor badge like it’s a backstage pass you never wanted. And your brain won’t stop looping: “What do you even say, what do you even ask, when this could be the new address for someone you love?” This isn’t some home makeover show where you get…
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…
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…
There are many ways that dogs help seniors with dementia at Applewood Our House. From providing companionship to encouraging physical activity, dogs offer numerous benefits that enhance the well-being of those living with dementia. 10 Ways That Dogs Help Seniors with Dementia Here are ten ways to leverage dogs’ senses and behaviors to enhance the…