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Caring for a person living with dementia is an emotional and deeply personal experience. It’s a role filled with joy, challenges, uncertainty, and—often—unanswered questions. Among the greatest concerns families face is understanding how dementia impacts life expectancy. How long will Mom live with this diagnosis? What factors influence her health and well-being? 

Written By: Kayla Dudley In a recent dementia support group, we tried something a little different with local families: Bringing along a hat and some notecards, loved ones scribbled down some questions they had in regard to caring for their family member living with dementia. Drawing some topics from the hat, discussion on one subject,…

Navigating the world of dementia can often feel like an overwhelming tide, both for those living with it and the care partners committed to supporting them. Dementia, a progressive condition that can affect memory, reasoning, communication, and other cognitive abilities, brings with it waves of emotional and physical challenges that impact daily life. For partners,…

One of the most common questions we get at Bella Groves is about whether there are environmental or lifestyle factors that contribute to the development of dementia. For care partners and family members, understanding the factors that influence dementia’s progression is as much about protecting themselves as it is about helping their loved ones. 

Being a caregiver is one of the most fulfilling yet challenging roles one can take on. It’s a labor of love, but as many caregivers know, it can also lead to emotional and physical strain. 

Living with dementia presents significant challenges, not just for those affected but also for caregivers and families. Dementia can erode memories, alter behavior, and affect the ability to communicate, creating a profound sense of loss and frustration. However, a diagnosis of dementia is not the end of the road – it’s also not the end…

The holiday season is a magical time full of joy, love, and unity. For families navigating the journey of dementia, creating personalized do-it-yourself (DIY) gifts is a great way to get the whole family involved this season; it isn’t just a meaningful endeavor but a therapeutic journey.  Tapping into the link between creativity and dementia…

Written By: Kayla Dudley Do the benefits outweigh the potential risks when it comes to pursuing bold activity engagements for persons living with dementia? At Bella Groves, we believe that this is a question that many in the senior care industry do not even dare to ask themselves. After all, it’s “better to be safe…

Receiving a dementia diagnosis is beyond overwhelming—almost immediately, you begin thinking about how to start planning for care, tend to your family member’s emotional needs, and, most importantly, about the future. For primary care partners, facing a loved one’s dementia diagnosis can seem as though you’re facing an upward battle alone. You might be so…

Written By: Kayla Dudley Do you ever get frustrated that the person you are caring for is in “denial” about their condition? This is a common experience among care partners of individuals living with dementia. No matter what you tell your loved one, they just can’t seem to get it in their head that they…