2020 has been a stressful year. If you're caring for aging parents or grandparents during these unusual times, the stress can quickly become overwhelming. It's even more stressful if you're a member of the "Sandwich Generation" tasked with caring for children, aging parents and earning a paycheck. The added struggles of social distancing and isolation issues make it even more challenging!

Being a caregiver for an aging family member can be incredibly challenging. And there comes a point when their care needs become too overwhelming or even impossible for you to handle on your own.

5 Engaging Memory Care Exercises 

Caring for a family member who has Alzheimer's disease or dementia is challenging. Part of your duty as a caregiver is to provide stimulating activities and pastimes to help keep your loved one engaged. But it can become a struggle to stay upbeat and playful, and even become harmful to your own mental health, without the proper care for their declining mobility, memory, or motor skills. 

Older people are at higher risk than ever before, and it's not just because of the novel coronavirus. 

If these unprecedented times have taught us anything, it's how valuable modern technology can be for connecting with our loved ones, and especially those in senior care! Whether they're in an assisted living community or another form of distant long-term care, having so much technology at our fingertips to help us connect with our senior family members is a blessing.

When conditions drive our senior loved ones indoors for an extended period, things can get dull quickly. Here at Weatherly Inn, we're experts at helping seniors with Alzheimer's disease or dementia get through required periods of confinement, like when they are not feeling well after surgery or during a crisis. To mix things up from the traditional card game, board games, and crossword puzzles, we want to provide some creative activity ideas that encourage social interaction and individual well-being for older adults dealing with memory loss. 

Chances are, you're reading this article because you're tasked with the responsibility of caring for a loved one who's been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease or dementia. You love your family to the moon, but the ongoing strain on time and cost of care can ultimately become too much to bear. We understand, and we're ready to help. 

The most frequent questions we get asked about our memory care facility are "When is memory care needed?" and "How will I know if it's the right time for memory care?" 

When you need Seattle-area memory care for a loved one who has been diagnosed with dementia or Alzheimer's disease, the initial research can seem overwhelming. From pricing and locations to staff members and nutrition, there is so much to consider when looking for the right memory care community. Naturally, you want the best quality of care and environment for your loved one. The staff at Weatherly Inn understands, and we're here to help.