Hydration, Hydration, Hydration

We often associate the risk of dehydration with rising temperatures during the hot summer months. However, dehydration can happen any time someone is not taking in enough fluids. For those living with early onset Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias, the risk of dehydration is increased. If you are a care partner to someone with the […]

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Fireworks May Lead to Distress for Those Living with Alzheimer’s & Dementia

Red, white, and blue…the Fourth of July is a day of celebrating with BBQs, outdoor activities, and fireworks. While large community gatherings have changed this year, the tradition of fireworks is still taking place in many communities throughout the country. While fireworks can bring great excitement to many, that is not always the case for […]

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Alzheimer’s Care from a Distance

By:  Emily & Scott Sutherland According to the National Alliance for Caregiving and the Alzheimer’s Association, approximately 12% of care partners live more than an hour from their loved ones with Alzheimer’s disease. However, with COVID-19 restrictions keeping memory care facilities closed to visitors, many more care partners now find themselves facing the challenge of […]

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