Hallucinations and Alzheimer’s Disease
Imagine seeing things that frighten you and not being able to make them go away. Or hearing noises that you can’t understand or explain. For many people with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia, memory
New Year, New Look, New Name, Enhanced Services
As our organization continues to grow, Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care Services is changing our name and updating our logo. We’re excited to announce that on January 1, 2018, our official name became MemoryLane Care Services.
Alzheimer’s and the Urge to Wander
Caregivers understandably panic when someone with Alzheimer’s gets lost, even momentarily. Individuals with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia have an increased propensity to wander, become lost, or feel confused in familiar settings. Therefore, it’s
Confusion Rises When the Sun Falls
Many people with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia experience increased confusion during the late afternoon and early evening hours. Sundown syndrome, or sundowning as it’s usually called, affects nearly 20 percent of those with
Danger: Driving with Alzheimer’s
While driving is second nature for many people, operating a motor vehicle becomes increasingly difficult—and, indeed, dangerous—for those with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. And for seniors in general, the notion of not driving
Medication Management and Alzheimer’s
Taking prescription medications properly is vital to someone with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. People with dementia are likely to have difficulty remembering what medications to take, when to take them, and whether or
Repetition Is Inevitable
When caring for people with Alzheimer’s and other forms of demential, dealing with repetition is inevitable. Those in your care might ask a question over and over, or repeat the same story multiple times. It’s
Alzheimer’s Affects Emotions As Well As Memory
Individuals with Alzheimer’s face side effects that can negatively influence their emotions. By understanding the disease’s full impact, caregivers can minimize the frustration and fear that often accompanies dementia. Understand why it happens It’s important
Alzheimer’s Safety Begins at Home
People with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia have an increasingly difficult time looking out for their own wellbeing. So it goes without saying that, when caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s, safety becomes a primary
A New, But Not-So-New, Program
Although it’s less than a year old, the Alzheimer’s & Dementia Care Services organization is far from new. In July 2016, respite services—once provided by the Alzheimer’s Association, Northwest Ohio Chapter—were spun off to form