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. 

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.

When your spouse, parent, or other loved one is diagnosed with early dementia, it can be a terrifying time. We understand! With this article, we're going to provide you with some resources for family caregiver support and patient support to help you learn how to cope with the changes happening to your loved one, and in your family life. The most important thing you can do for your loved one with early dementia is to support them as best you can.