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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…

Caring for a person living with dementia is a challenging and emotional experience that demands patience, compassion, and keen observation. Among the many hurdles care partners and family members face is recognizing when their loved one is in physical pain. Due to the nature of dementia, individuals may struggle or be unable to communicate their…

Navigating the world of dementia care can be overwhelming. When faced with the decision of whether a loved one should remain at home or move to a memory care community, families often grapple with concerns about their loved one’s well-being, safety, and quality of life.    Bella Groves strives to provide resources and support to…

Losing a loved one is never easy, but when your loved one has been battling dementia, the grief that follows their passing can feel even more overwhelming. The long goodbye that dementia imposes during each stage often leaves care partners and family members feeling emotionally drained and uncertain about where to turn for support.

Living with dementia brings numerous challenges, not just for those affected but also for their family, friends, and loved ones. One of the toughest hurdles is communication. Discovering alternative ways to connect beyond words can be life-changing for care partners and family members, as it can strengthen familial bonds and elevate the level of care…

Having a loved one in memory care can be an emotional and challenging experience for families. The distance, both physical and emotional, often adds a layer of complexity to maintaining strong connections. But staying connected isn’t just possible—it’s vital.  At Bella Groves, we believe in fostering deep connections between residents and their families. Our memory…

Written By: Kayla Dudley As the Director of Dementia Programming and Education at Bella Groves, I get the opportunity to regularly speak to families navigating various stages of a loved one’s dementia diagnosis. These stages vary from “Mom’s display of independence masks her need for assistance” to “Mom is at the point where she is…