What is wandering? Wandering is a common behavior for people with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease and can be very dangerous. Anyone with dementia is at risk of wandering, and it can begin as people become more confused with their surroundings.…
Summer is well upon us, and as temperatures rise in Southern California, it is essential to know how to keep your loved one safe in the heat. People with dementia can have a more challenging time adjusting to warmer temperatures…
Have you or a loved one turned to drugs or alcohol to help cope with the social distancing required over the last year? Dr. Steven Ey, Chief of Service, Addiction Medicine at Hoag Hospital, shared some eye-opening statistics at our…
We are pleased to announce we have reopened our Adult Day Health Care program on-site and are accepting new patients! Caregivers receive respite from the demands of caregiving while knowing their loved one is having fun and being treated with…
This is Part 2 in a series about caregiving and social isolation. Click here for Part 1 with information about caregivers and social isolation. Results from the research study, Caregiving in the U.S. 2020, show that even before the COVID-19…