Choosing The Right Home Care Equipment

Nearly 80 percent of people with Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia live at home and most want to stay there for long as possible. As the disease progresses, however, the likelihood of falls and needing assistance with bathing, toileting, and other...

Bathing Made Easier

Like other activities of daily living, bathing often presents challenges for caregivers—possibly new ones each day, week, month as your loved one’s dementia progresses. Knowing what to expect and how to respond can make bathing easier. Download Resource...

Activity Ideas

Remember, it’s not about being productive. It’s about being engaged in the moment. It is not about the expectations of the caregiver, rather the comfort of the person for whom the caregiver is providing care. Download Resource HERE

Activities of Daily Living Descriptions

Basic Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) – The basic activities of daily living consist of self-care tasks. Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADLs) – Not necessary for fundamental functioning, but enable the individual to live independently within a community....