When Jessica began caring for her father, George, she expected the hardest part would be managing his memory loss.It wasn’t.It was dinner. She’d make his favorites — tomato soup, grilled cheese, scrambled eggs with dill — only to find them untouched. “Not hungry,” he’d mumble, setting the fork aside.Sometimes he forgot he hadn’t eaten; other times he’d frown at the plate and say, “This doesn’t taste right.” Jessica tried everything — new recipes, smaller portions, soft jazz

When John first began showing signs of dementia, his daughter, Julie, told herself it was typical aging. Everyone forgets things now and then, she reasoned. But when her father started insisting he could still drive safely despite getting lost twice in one week, she realized something deeper was happening. Still, whenever she gently brought it up, he laughed it off. “I’ve been driving longer than you’ve been alive,” he’d say. “I’m fine.” At first, Julie tried explaining the f

Caring for a loved one with dementia is one of the most meaningful commitments a family can undertake, but it’s also one of the most financially demanding. In the United States alone, the Alzheimer’s Association estimates that dementia-related care costs exceed $340 billion annually , with families shouldering much of that burden through out-of-pocket expenses. These costs go far beyond medical bills. They include personal-care support, respite services, home-safety modificat

How Geri-Gadgets® Provide a Practical Solution At Geri-Gadgets®, we’ve seen how engagement through touch and motion can shift the entire atmosphere of any care environment. Our patented SafeTouch™ silicone sensory tools  are designed to deliver exactly that — safe, washable, and soothing ways to occupy the hands and calm the mind. Here’s how they work: 1. Redirecting Restless Behaviors Restlessness is one of the most common challenges in dementia care. People may fidget, wand

Marco Aurélio Gomes Veado Sharing this thoughtful perspective from MCI and Beyond. Every year, billions of dollars are poured into the development of dementia drugs. These medications, from cholinesterase inhibitors to memantine, aim to improve memory, focus, and daily functioning for people living with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. While some patients see modest benefits, these drugs are not a cure. What’s often missing from the conversation is the potential of na