10 Affordable Products for People with Dementia That Increase Comfort and Calm
Improve life for seniors with dementia with simple products Seniors with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia may often get anxious, agitated,...
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Ormond Manor
Jan 22, 20233 min read
Dementia Friendly Home: 4 Ways to Make Things Easier to See
Small changes make life easier for seniors with dementia Everyday tasks are often challenging for people with Alzheimer’s disease or...
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Ormond Manor
Nov 13, 20224 min read
7 Ways to Reduce Dementia Sundowning Symptoms
Sundowning symptoms are challenging to manage Many people with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia get increasingly confused, anxious, and...
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Ormond Manor
Oct 31, 20223 min read
6 Tips for Managing Alcohol Abuse and Dementia
Dementia and alcoholism don’t mix well When someone with a history of alcohol abuse develops Alzheimer’s disease or dementia, it can...
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Ormond Manor
Oct 23, 20223 min read
Answer 3 Tough Questions from Seniors with Alzheimer’s
Seniors with Alzheimer’s may ask tough questions Alzheimer’s disease or dementia can cause seniors to get confused and forget key details...
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Ormond Manor
Oct 16, 20224 min read
How to Thrive as a Caregiver: 10 Things I Learned in Dementia Care
The caregiving journey is often filled with tough challenges and intense emotions. To help manage it all, Sue Anne Kirkham shares 10...
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Ormond Manor
Oct 10, 20222 min read
Testing for Dementia: The Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA)
A more sensitive screening test for dementia If you suspect that your older adult could be showing signs of cognitive impairment and not...
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Ormond Manor
Oct 2, 20225 min read
How Amazon Echo Alexa Helps Seniors with Dementia
Alexa voice assistant helps seniors with dementia At first glance, Amazon Echo’s Alexa voice assistant might seem like just another tech...
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Ormond Manor
Sep 25, 20224 min read
Alzheimer’s and Fear of Being Alone: 5 Ways for Caregivers to Cope
Alzheimer’s and fear of being alone Many caregivers find it challenging to cope when their older adult has Alzheimer’s and fear of being...
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Ormond Manor
Sep 5, 20225 min read
How to Respond to Dementia Delusions: Abuse, You’re a Stranger, Someone’s After Me, Bugs Everywhere
False accusations can be tough to handle People with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia might accuse those closest to them of terrible...
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Ormond Manor
Aug 28, 20224 min read
4 Ways to Get Someone with Dementia to Change Clothes
Seniors with dementia may refuse to change clothes A common challenge for Alzheimer’s and dementia caregivers is figuring out how to get...
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Ormond Manor
Aug 21, 20223 min read
6 Positive Ways to Approach Someone with Dementia
A positive approach sets you up for dementia care success Something as simple as how you approach (walk up to or start interacting with)...
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Ormond Manor
Aug 14, 20223 min read
This Alzheimer’s End of Life Conversation Kit Makes the Discussion Easier
End of life conversations are essential for people with dementia We all have a tendency to avoid conversations about death or dying, but...
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Ormond Manor
Aug 7, 20223 min read
6 Ways to Calm Dementia Fidgeting Hands
Dementia can cause fidgeting hands Seniors with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia may show anxiety or agitation through fidgety hands....
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Ormond Manor
Jul 31, 20224 min read
Physical Activities for Seniors with Dementia: 12 Exercise Ideas
Physical activity has many benefits for seniors with dementia Physical activities and exercise are excellent, non-drug ways to improve...
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Ormond Manor
Jul 24, 20223 min read
Dementia and Mirrors: 10 Solutions for Challenging Behavior
Dementia and mirrors can be a terrifying combination Did you know that mirrors can be very disturbing for someone with Alzheimer’s...
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Ormond Manor
Jul 17, 20223 min read
Delirium Is Often Mistaken for Dementia: Know the Signs
Delirium often affects hospitalized seniors If an older adult with no history of cognitive impairment suddenly starts having cognitive...
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Ormond Manor
Jul 10, 20223 min read
4 Ways to Reduce Loneliness in Seniors with Alzheimer’s or Dementia
Loneliness and isolation can worsen dementia symptoms and suppress the immune system. To combat this, Vineyard Johns Creek shares 4...
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Ormond Manor
Jul 4, 20225 min read
6 Ways to Help Someone Who Doesn’t Know They’re Ill: Anosognosia in Dementia
Why wouldn’t someone believe they have dementia? Family caregivers often ask “how do you tell someone they have dementia”? And in some...
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Ormond Manor
Jun 26, 20224 min read
4 Benefits of Activities for Dementia and 5 Ways to Adapt Daily Tasks
Activities in dementia boost self-esteem When someone has Alzheimer’s disease or dementia, their cognitive function may be declining, but...
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