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  The heart aches when a loved one with dementia starts to wander. The panic and constant worry are familiar to many families. Wandering is a common and concerning behavior that can put seniors at risk. Though challenging, managing it can be done, and a safer environment can be created with the right approach and support. Senior care services can offer valuable assistance with respite care, medication management, and personalized care plans, easing the burden on families. Seeking help is a sign of strength, not weakness. Understanding Why Wandering Occurs Wandering often stems from the changes dementia brings to the brain. Sometimes, it's confusion about time or place. Other times, it might be restlessness, anxiety, or the urge to find something familiar. Understanding the underlying causes is the first step to managing wandering effectively. Creating a Safe Environment ●        Locks and Alarms: Secure doors and windows. Consider installing ...

Dealing with advanced dementia can be challenging for both seniors and their families. At this stage, dementia isn’t just about memory loss - it impacts daily living and requires specialized care to ensure comfort and quality of life. Advanced dementia means the person needs help with most daily activities and may struggle with communication, mobility, and even primary self-care (bathing, dressing, eating, etc). So, what does caring for someone with advanced dementia involve? It’s more than just keeping them safe; it’s about providing compassionate, personalized care that addresses their needs. To create an environment where they feel secure and supported while ensuring their physical and emotional needs are met with sensitivity. For seniors with advanced dementia, various senior care services are there to protect them. In this blog, we’ll explore the benefits of these programs and how senior care facilities are structured to meet the needs of seniors with advanced dementia. Accor...

Consuming nutritious foods is indispensable for humans at every stage of life. Forgetting daily routines, people, things, and life events are witnessed in seniors with dementia. Forgetting to eat and drink is no surprise in dementia seniors. Maintaining optimal nutrition status by promoting a healthy diet for dementia patients is crucial. There are several fences that block achieving nutritional adequacy in seniors.     Hindering Factors The causes of stunting successful nutritional status in seniors with dementia are many. Poor nutrition sparks behavioral changes, malnutrition, and worsening of the condition. The common causative factors are discussed below. ●      Forgetfulness: The primary symptom of dementia- forgetfulness, makes seniors forget to eat and drink adequately. ●      Blurred recognition: The senior may be unable to recognize the food plated for them due to their clinical state and may refuse to consume the food....