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Engaging Crafts for Seniors with Dementia

Crafting is a timeless activity, and the best part is that it can serve a beneficial purpose for many seniors with dementia. Some engaging crafts for seniors with dementia include: Painting Knitting or crocheting Scrapbooking. Woodworking. Pottery Jewelry making These activities offer a sense of accomplishment and fulfillment while stimulating creativity and engagement. Crafting also…
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What Stage of Dementia is Not Bathing?

Dementia is a complex and progressive condition that affects millions of people worldwide. For caregivers and families, one of the most challenging aspects of the condition is understanding changes in a loved one’s daily routines, such as personal hygiene.  Bathing, in particular, can become a significant concern as dementia progresses. Family members sometimes notice that…
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How to Cope When a Parent Has Dementia

Dementia is much more complex than it first appears. Often, dementia results in a person needing professional support due to progressive cognitive decline. It's easy to feel overwhelmed as your loved one begins to need more and more help. Fortunately, memory care communities are available to help you support your parent. The personal challenges involved…
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10 Questions to Ask When Choosing a Memory Care Community

Choosing the right memory care community for your loved one is a significant decision that requires careful consideration and thoughtful inquiry. As families navigate this journey, asking the right questions is essential to ensure the best possible environment and care for those touched by memory loss.  At Inspired Living at Bonita Springs, we understand the…
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Do People with Dementia Sleep a Lot?

Dementia doesn’t just affect a person’s memory. It’s a complex group of disorders that can have rippling effects throughout a person’s life to alter communication, behavior, and more. This condition often leads to the need for professional care; over time, these symptoms can be difficult to care for alone.  Dementia also significantly impacts sleep patterns,…
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Is Alzheimer’s Considered a Disability?

Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive neurological disorder that leads to memory loss, cognitive decline, and ultimately the inability to perform daily activities. Given, then, that this condition affects millions of people worldwide, the question that often arises is whether Alzheimer’s is considered to be a disability. Alzheimer’s is considered a disability due to its significant…

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