Posts by Lynn Wenger
When Should Someone With Alzheimer’s Stop Driving?
Few caregiving decisions are as emotionally difficult as deciding when someone with Alzheimer’s should stop driving.
Driving represe...
How to Manage Alzheimer’s Wandering Safely
Wandering is one of the most frightening behaviours families may encounter when caring for someone with Alzheimer’s disease. A person m...
Questions to Ask After an Alzheimer’s Diagnosis
Receiving an Alzheimer’s diagnosis can leave families with more questions than answers. Even when the diagnosis explains months or year...
Creating a Safe Home for Someone With Alzheimer’s
A familiar home can provide valuable comfort to someone living with Alzheimer’s disease. Familiar rooms, belongings, photographs, and r...
How Alzheimer’s Changes a Marriage Over Time
A marriage is built through shared routines, responsibilities, affection, and plans for the future. When one spouse develops Alzheimer’...
What to Expect After an Alzheimer’s Diagnosis
An Alzheimer’s diagnosis can leave a family with more questions than answers. Even when memory changes have been developing for months ...
How to Talk to Family About Memory Care
Talking about memory care can be one of the hardest conversations a family faces. Some relatives may recognize that a loved one needs m...
Early Signs Your Spouse Needs Alzheimer’s Care
When your spouse begins forgetting appointments or repeating a story, it can be tempting to blame stress or normal aging. Occasional fo...
Daily Routines That Work for Alzheimer’s Spouses
When your spouse has Alzheimer’s disease, establishing predictable daily routines becomes one of your most powerful tools for managing ...
Nighttime Wandering in Alzheimer’s and How to Manage It Safely
Caring for someone with Alzheimer’s disease involves navigating many unexpected changes, and nighttime wandering is one of the most str...