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Can Someone With Dementia Sign Legal Documents?

Dementia is a complex condition. It's well-known for its effects on memory, reasoning, and cognitive abilities. Eventually, dementia leads to the need for professional support from a team of experienced professionals. But what about legal situations? Can a person with dementia sign legal documents? In the early stages, a person with dementia is often considered…
An older adult with dementia signing a legal document for guardianship while their partner hugs them and a caregiver helps.

How to Get Guardianship of a Parent With Dementia

Dementia often requires professional care. It's a complex condition, and a person living with dementia often needs help from a team of trusted and supportive caregivers. Meanwhile, the legal system can be equally complex—especially when dementia is involved. If a loved one is diagnosed with dementia, it helps to get guardianship. To do so, you'll…

Best Shoes for Elderly People With Dementia

Choosing the proper footwear for seniors with dementia is more than just a question of comfort—it’s about safety, dignity, and quality of life. For caregivers and family members, the search for shoes combines concerns like preventing falls with the desire to provide their loved one with comfortable and easy-to-use footwear. Some shoe types that best…
A group of seniors participate in a painting class in their memory care community.

10 Activities for People With Dementia in Assisted Living

Having fun and meaningful activities to do on a regular basis can enrich the lives of those living with dementia. This is true regardless of whether they’re in assisted living, whether they’re in memory care, or whether they’re living at home with a caretaker. Thoughtful activities—such as art therapy, gardening, and animal visits—that align with…
A trio of seniors socializing in a warm common area with plants are comforted by nurses in a memory care community

How Are Assisted Living and Memory Care Different?

Deciding on the proper care for a loved one is a deeply personal and sometimes overwhelming decision. If you’re researching options for senior care, you’ve likely come across assisted living and memory care as potential solutions. While both provide vital support, assisted living caters to largely independent seniors who need help with daily activities, while…
A senior in a pink shirt folds origami roses out of pink, yellow, and white velvet ribbon

Easy Crafts for Seniors with Dementia

Caring for seniors with dementia poses a number of challenges, especially when it comes to keeping your loved one engaged and stimulated. Engaging seniors in creative activities–like beading, scrapbooking, or knitting–can offer benefits beyond a mere pastime.  This guide explores why certain activities are better suited for seniors with dementia, highlights the benefits of arts…

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