Caring for a person with Alzheimer’s disease or other form of dementia can be a very overwhelming experience. Often, caregivers neglect their own well-being because they devote so much time to the responsibilities of day-to-day caregiving.
As Alzheimer’s disease progresses, people with the disease lose their ability to use words to communicate. Join us to learn how to improve communication at each stage of the disease, including how to recognize behavior as a form of communication.
The decision to place a loved one with dementia in a residential care facility can be difficult, confusing, and fraught with understandable emotion. There are many issues to consider.
An occupational therapist and certified driver rehabilitation specialist can play a beneficial role in assessing and enhancing an individual’s fitness to drive. These professionals are uniquely equipped to evaluate physical, cognitive, and visual abilities, providing personalized recommendations for safe driving.
