One of the most difficult decisions families face after a loved one is diagnosed with dementia is determining when it's no longer safe for them to live alone. Many people with early-stage dementia continue living independently for a period of time with the right...
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Aging, Alzheimer's, Caregiving, Dementia, frontotemporal, Lewy Body, Uncategorized, Vascular Dementia Jul 21, 2026
Caring for someone living with Alzheimer's disease or another form of dementia is an act of love—but it can also be one of the most physically and emotionally demanding roles a person will ever take on. Dementia caregiving often lasts for years, with responsibilities...
Alzheimer's, Caregiving, Dementia, frontotemporal, Lewy Body, Uncategorized, Vascular Dementia Jul 7, 2026
Dementia affects millions of people worldwide, yet misinformation continues to shape how people think about the condition. These myths can create unnecessary fear, delay diagnosis, and contribute to stigma for individuals living with dementia and their families. Let's...
Caregiving, Dementia, Uncategorized Jun 30, 2026
The Fourth of July is a time for family, food, and celebration. But for someone living with dementia, the loud noises, crowds, heat, and changes in routine can quickly become overwhelming. With a little planning, you can still enjoy the holiday while helping your...
Aging, Alzheimer's, Caregiving, Dementia Jun 23, 2026
When most people think about dementia, they picture memory loss. They think about doctor visits, confusion, and the emotional toll on families. Those realities are significant — but dementia’s impact reaches much further than most people realize. Dementia changes...
Alzheimer's, Caregiving, Dementia Jun 16, 2026
Few conversations feel more uncomfortable for adult children than bringing up memory concerns with a parent. You may notice repeated questions, missed appointments, confusion with finances, changes in judgment, or unusual forgetfulness — but saying something out loud...
Aging, Alzheimer's, Caregiving, Dementia Jun 9, 2026
Most people think of dementia risk factors as physical health issues — things like age, genetics, blood pressure, diabetes, or smoking. But researchers are increasingly finding that social and emotional health matter too. One of the biggest concerns emerging from...
Aging, Alzheimer's, Caregiving, Dementia Jun 2, 2026
Caring for someone with dementia often feels like managing ten jobs at once. Caregivers coordinate medications, appointments, meals, finances, safety concerns, transportation, behavior changes, and emotional support — all while trying to maintain their own health and...
Aging, Alzheimer's, Caregiving, Dementia May 26, 2026
No one feels fully prepared to become a dementia caregiver. Most families enter this role gradually — helping with bills here, driving to appointments there — before realizing life has fundamentally changed. At the Alzheimer’s Alliance of Smith County, many caregivers...