Lake Gibson Village wishes to shed some light on the prevalence of Type 2 diabetes and encourages everyone to take the https://diabetes.org/diabetes/risk-test, a free, anonymous test to assess personal risk factors for the disease. Every year, more than one million people are diagnosed with diabetes. According to the American Diabetes Association, the disease is the 7th leading cause […]
Anyone who experiences arthritis knows it can be quite painful, unpredictable and particularly difficult to find the best treatment. With such a painful disease commonly affecting our residents and families, we took some time to look at arthritis and its causes, common forms of treatment for arthritis, and different ways you may be able to […]
Don’t you love it when you meet someone and have an immediate connection? There is something quite comforting in finding another human who shares the same background, favorite food, or even similar quirks. At Lake Gibson Village we’ve often noticed a common thread when families tour our communities: we ALL want to feel connected to […]
A visit from a loved one may be a special and meaningful part of the day for someone with dementia. As dementia progresses, there will be changes in a person’s ability to communicate verbally due to cognitive challenges. Trouble finding words, increased confusion, and even inappropriate behavior are all normal. Remember to keep conversation simple […]
Evenings are hard for many people with memory impairment. Some may become restless or irritable around dinner time. This restlessness is called “sundowning.” It may even be hard to get the person to go to bed and stay there. Here are some tips that may help: Helping the person get exercise each day, limit naps, […]
1. Memory Loss that Disrupts Daily Life 2. Challenges in Planning or Solving Problems 3. Difficulty Completing Familiar Tasks at Home, at Work or at Leisure 4. Confusion with Time or Place 5. Trouble Understanding Visual Images and Spatial Relationships 6. New Problems with Words in Speaking or Writing 7. Misplacing Things and Losing the […]
Moving a parent to an assisted living facility can be a stressful transition for both parties. Sometimes parents can be very resistant to any kind of transition to another type of living or care arrangement. Sometimes they even refuse to consider an assisted living facility. To help loved ones dealing with this kind of resistance, […]
“Dad moved in with us a couple of years ago, after Mom died. He needs more help with everyday tasks now and must be reminded to do some of the basics, like take his medicine or comb his hair. His vision is getting weaker, and the other day I had to tell him he couldn’t […]
Like you, your loved one with memory impairment may have spiritual needs. If so, you can help the person stay part of their faith community. This can help your loved one feel connected to others and remember pleasant times. Here are some tips for helping a person with memory impairment who has spiritual needs: Involve […]
Some dementia and Alzheimer’s patients experience “sundowning” in the evening. Here are 9 natural tips and ideas to help caregivers deal with their loved one’s sundowning syndrome when they live in your home. While it is never fun to see your loved one confused and scared, there are some concrete things you can do to […]