Dementia is a disease of the mind, which can be unpredictable and difficult for family members to understand. And holidays are a time where expectations are high and family traditions are in full swing. How can you make holidays with a loved one who has dementia a happy time?

Are you living with a person who has dementia? Have you noticed more stress in your life, or changes to your health? Living with dementia is stressful– the impact on caregivers is undeniable. In the “Caregiver’s Self-Care Checklist” video, you’ll find helpful tips and ideas from Tim Tholen, CEO and Founder of Thoughtful Health Care and its affiliates in Kansas City

It’s important to keep a loved one socially engaged. This effort can keep the loved one feeling like he or she is still part of a community. People who have dementia can fall into cycles of isolation and depression. An outing can provide a loved one with something to look forward to, and it spices up the day-to-day routine.

Family members and friends of a person who has dementia can experience difficulty connecting with their loved one. This is especially true if the visitor hasn’t seen the loved one for a while and is uncomfortable with the effects of dementia.

Dementia is a progressive disease, which means that the person diagnosed with dementia may need help sooner rather than later. That’s why it’s crucial to figure out how many assets are available to help pay for caregiving support.

What Is A Plan Of Care?

A Plan of Care is a document that can save hours of headache and miscommunication. It’s a document that is used by family members and caregivers to assimilate and organize all of the important information relevant to the person with dementia. Once the Plan of Care has been set up, family members and caregivers can update it and edit it as needed.

Living with a person who has been diagnosed with dementia can seem like a rotating wheel of challenges. Dementia progresses at varying rates and can have different manifestations in different individuals.

Don’t let the progression of dementia take you by surprise. Get informed! We at Thoughtful Healthcare have created a video to help manage