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Tips for Communicating With Someone Who Has Dementia

Tips for Communicating With Your Loved One Who Has Dementia How you communicate with a loved one with dementia will evolve as their condition progresses. As a result of the disease, a person’s cognitive abilities will decline, leading to strain when having conversations. This may include difficulty understanding what you are saying or trouble expressing… Read More

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How to Keep Your Home Safe for an Aging Relative

How to Keep Your Home Safe for an Aging Relative Part of senior care is ensuring that your home is well-suited to accommodate your loved one’s changing needs. As our loved ones age, the need for a safe home becomes more apparent. It’s a common misconception that a home safety evaluation will result in your… Read More

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Alzheimer’s Care While Celebrating Special Occasions

Celebrating Special Occasions With a Loved One That Has Alzheimer’s When a loved one has Alzheimer’s, holidays or birthdays require more mindful preparation, making it challenging to engage in special occasions the way you once did. You may be torn between sticking to your usual holiday traditions or forfeiting the celebrations altogether. While things may… Read More

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Tips For Choosing An Assisted Living Facility

Tips for Choosing the Best Assisted Living Facility for Your Loved One When the time comes to make a decision regarding your loved one’s future living arrangements, you may be met with an array of emotions, including guilt, fear, and sadness. However, choosing an assisted living facility for your loved one is nothing to feel… Read More

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The Biggest At-Home Fall Risks

The Biggest At-Home Fall Risks As your loved one ages, it’s important to consider the dangers they may face within their household. Mobility struggles, health conditions, or cognitive decline is often associated with higher fall risks, turning familiar environments into hazards when not properly maintained. The compassionate experts at Placita In Home Care are here… Read More

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Alzheimer’s Care

The Five A’s of Alzheimer’s Alzheimer’s disease is one of the most difficult illnesses one may face. Not only does it affect the mind and body, but it is also unpredictable in nature. Symptoms that present themselves today may not be present tomorrow. While Alzheimer’s symptoms may evolve, five characteristics of Alzheimer’s are repeatedly present… Read More

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What To Expect From In-Home Dementia Care

In-Home Dementia Care As our loved ones age, it’s important to ensure that they receive the best care possible. This is especially true for seniors living with dementia. Dementia can impact the ability to live independently and can be challenging for both the individual and the caregiver as symptoms progress and demands increase. Fortunately, there… Read More

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Coping With The Decision to Put a Loved One In Assisted Living

Putting a Loved One in Assisted Living Placing a loved one in assisted living can be an emotional decision. It’s difficult to come to terms with the fact that your loved one may need assistance that you cannot provide on your own, and it is natural to harbour guilt. However, it is important to remember… Read More