Following Thanksgiving and now Christmas coming soon, followed shortly by New Year's, many of us will be having guests coming in from out-of-town to stay at our homes. Similarly, we may be spending time in the homes of others, churches, or auditoriums. Either way, this can easily throw off the normal daily routine for our [...]
From the staff at Centennial Adultcare Center, we would like to wish everyone a safe and happy Thanksgiving later this week! We hope everyone can enjoy some time with friends and family, and eat their fill!
One of the most common mistakes made when it comes to a sudden change in a loved one’s cognitive status is to assume it is a normal part of aging. “Grandpa is getting senile.” Mom is just getting old.” Although cognitive abilities do tend to dull somewhat with age, it is not normal for someone [...]
In the course of caring for a loved one, often mealtimes can become increasingly challenging and frustrating as diseases progress. Whether it is progression of dementia or other cognitive disabilities, or increasing physical constraints, there are countless factors that can lead to difficulties at mealtime. There are some important issues to bear in mind and [...]