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4 Tips For When Aging Parents Don’t Listen

March 13, 2025

Life is frustrating when young children don’t listen. A parent who refuses to listen is equally as exasperating. It is important to have a conversation and have parents listen, especially when considering a move to Senior Living.

Tactics to Delay Memory Loss

February 9, 2023

Alzheimer’s Disease, Dementia… there is no escaping this diagnosis. Either a loved family member, friend, or yourself is or will be affected by this “long goodbye.” Studies show even without a cure, Alzheimer’s may be delayed by practicing a healthy lifestyle. Bridge to Better Living realizes many of our articles/blogs emphasize the importance of making […]

Communication Tips for Seniors with Dementia

January 26, 2023

The Alzheimer’s Organization defines communication with an Alzheimer’s or Dementia diagnosed person clearly and honestly. “Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias gradually diminish a person’s ability to communicate. Communication with a person with Alzheimer’s requires patience, understanding and good listening skills.” Life changes when a loved one develops dementia or Alzheimer’s. The most loving person may become […]

The Facts of Dementia

July 7, 2022

Dementia has often been assumed to be memory loss yet is so much more. Dementia affects thinking, orientation, comprehension, calculation, learning capacity, language, and judgement as well as presenting economic and social impacts. Dementia is predicted to affect 78 million people in the year 2030, with women and those with lower economic means comprising the […]

Loving Relationships In The Face Of Dementia

August 11, 2021

Parents, like snowflakes, are unique in design, even more so when a parent is diagnosed with dementia. What was once a loving relationship may start to unravel with memory loss and dementia issues. Perceptions and attitudes change parental/child bonds when dementia becomes the invisible participant. Initially, you need to “let go” of traditional parental images […]

3 Benefits of Cooking For Seniors With Dementia

October 15, 2020

Fewer meals and smaller portions are common with advancing age. A shift in eating Patterns and preferences does more than change diets; it decreases social activity. Meal preparation is an exceptional way for Seniors with dementia to stimulate their brain activity. Activities such as measuring ingredients, following a recipe, and organizing tasks engage cognitive functions […]

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