Everything to Know About Conservatorship
What is conservatorship? When someone is no longer able to handle their own financial or personal affairs, the court can appoint an individual or professional to act on behalf of the incapacitated person.
Reducing the Risk of Wandering
Wandering is a common behavior for people living with dementia and can result in dangerous situations. There are several ways to reduce the risk of wandering and tools that can be put in place to help locate someone in the case that wandering occurs.
¿Por qué las personas mayores repiten cosas?
Es muy común que las personas mayores repiten historias o hagan preguntas una y otra vez, especialmente si tienen Alzheimer o demencia. No lo están haciendo a propósito. Este comportamiento se debe a cambios en el cerebro.
Dealing with Paranoia
Changes in the brain can cause people with dementia to see the world differently. It's important to try not to take this personally as paranoia is a common behavior for people living with dementia.
Meet the Researchers: Date with a Cure 2023
Meet the expert panel for this year's Date With A Cure research forum, which will be held Tuesday, June 13th via Zoom.
Ways to Handle Outings
All people enjoy going out to run errands, visit friends and family, eat at restaurants, & travel. However, some outings can create problematic behavior, agitation, & confusion for people living with Alzheimer’s disease or other dementia. Read about ways to handle outings and plan ahead.
Recap | 2023 Visionary Luncheon & Auction
Our annual Visionary Luncheon & Auction was back in full effect on May 5, 2023 on a day filled with sunshine in La Jolla. Read a recap of the event and view photos of the auction items as well as our wonderful guests.
Self Care Tips for Care Partners
Taking care of yourself is one of the most important things you can do for the person you are caring for. All too often, care partners find themselves in poor health, overwhelmed, and physically and emotionally exhausted. We're here to share useful self-care tips for care partners to use in their daily lives.
Using Humor Throughout the Dementia Journey
Clinical Care Coach Corner: Living with Alzheimer's or another type of dementia is never easy. It can cause feelings of stress, anxiety, and sadness in the person living with dementia and their care partner(s), which is why it’s important to maintain a sense of humor throughout the journey.
Cómo los cuidadores pueden cuidarse a sí mismos
Cuidarse a sí mismo es una de las cosas más importantes que puede hacer por la persona que está cuidando. Muy frecuentemente, los cuidadores se encuentran en mal estado de salud, abrumados y agobiados física y emocionalmente. No hay mejor momento que ahora para comenzar a cuidar de sí mismo.