by Helen | Oct 15, 2026 | Senior Living
When “No” Means Something More Caring for someone with dementia often means learning to understand what they cannot always explain. A simple request to get dressed, take a bath, eat a meal, or visit the doctor may sometimes be met with a firm “No.” For a family member... 
by Helen | Oct 7, 2026 | Senior Living
There may come a moment when you look at your loved one and think: “They still look like themselves. Why does everything suddenly feel different?” They may still want to make their own meals.They may still want to walk around the neighborhood.They may still insist... 
by Helen | Sep 30, 2026 | Senior Living
Dementia can change the way a person remembers names, recent events, conversations, and everyday details. But memory is not simply an all-or-nothing ability. A person living with dementia may still respond warmly to a familiar song, recognize the comfort of a... by Helen | Sep 25, 2026 | Senior Living
Sometimes what looks like “difficult behavior” in a person living with dementia may actually be a response to something they are experiencing. Agitation, irritability, confusion, or withdrawal can have many possible causes. Rather than focusing only on the behavior... by Helen | Sep 10, 2026 | Senior Living
Simple movement patterns can reveal surprising insights into brain health. Neurologists and memory care specialists frequently use brief motor coordination assessments—most notably the Luria Manual Sequences Test—to evaluate executive function, motor planning, and... 