Ginger Abbot

Guest Contributor Ginger Abbot shares 12 valuable memory engagement activities to enjoy with your loved one living with dementia.

Submitted by Guest Contributor: Ginger Abbot Holiday cheer turns the winter season into the best time of year. Everyone’s looking for creative ways to be kind, but that kindness often only extends to the people in their lives. Everyone deserves a surprise that makes them feel seen and cared for, like people with memory loss. [...]

If you love someone with dementia, the mere thought of changing their living arrangement might cause stress and panic for everyone involved. However, finding long-term residential care is relatively straightforward when you know what’s available. Once you understand your family member’s condition and which stage of dementia they’re in, you can consider better living options for them.

Helping a Loved One With Dementia Put Their Affairs in Order Submitted by Guest Contributor Ginger Abbot When your loved one receives a dementia diagnosis, your life will shift into a period of adjustment. Just over 6.2 million Americans with dementia have had to ask relatives or close friends for assistance to prepare for their [...]