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eNewsletter Contact Donate Facebook Community Ask Mimi Menu About eNewsletter Contact Donate Facebook Community Ask Mimi Caregiver Resources I am new to caregiving at home I have been providing care for some time About Dementia What is Dementia? Common Types of Dementia Tool for Determining the Early Signs of Dementia Facts and Figures Advice for Caregivers When and how to evaluate a skilled nursing home 8 Tips for Successful Dementia Caregiving Events Local Resources Blog Menu Caregiver Resources I am new to caregiving at home I have been providing care for some time About Dementia What is Dementia? Common Types of Dementia Tool for Determining the Early Signs of Dementia Facts and Figures Advice for Caregivers When and how to evaluate a skilled nursing home 8 Tips for Successful Dementia Caregiving Events Local Resources Blog Welcome to St. John’s Online Dementia Resource Center If you are a caregiver for a loved one living with dementia, this website is for you. You will find information and resources on virtually every aspect of your world, whether you are just beginning to provide care at home or you are a more experienced caregiver. Explore the site and let us know what you think! Contact us at any time to let us know how we can help you along this challenging journey. I am new to caregiving at home I have been providing home care for some time Caregivers: Send for your Joy Plan. St. John’s believes every person living with dementia deserves some joy every day. As an at home caregiver, you also need to plan moments of joy for yourself. St. John’s has developed planning tools for caregivers to use at home, so you can be sure to build in the joy every day. Read about our Joy Plan. Send for your free copy of the St. John’s Joy Plan. Name * First Last Email * The Latest Blog Posts The Power of Play As a caregiver, it is nice that she has something to do; I can take a break and read while she works.” Ed says that Terry feels comfortable working on the mosaic by herself while he reads his detective stories. May 8, 2024 The Relationship Between Dementia and Parkinson’s Dementia and Parkinson’s disease are two neurodegenerative disorders that share similarities and can sometimes coexist in individuals. Although they are distinct conditions, there is a link between the two. April 25, 2024 Solid Help for Sustaining a Strong Marriage Through Dementia According to the 2024 Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures approximately 10% of dementia caregivers are providing help to a spouse with Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia. April 23, 2024 Read All Articles Frequently Asked Questions What is Dementia? Definition of Dementia: Dementia is a catch-all term for a number of abnormal brain disorders with symptoms that can interfere with daily life: memory loss, forgetting words, difficulty solving problems or making decisions, and attitude/behavior changes. ( Read More ) Why is it sometimes difficult to communicate with persons living with dementia? It can be challenging, because s/he may have trouble finding the right words, may lose the thread of the conversation, and may have emotions s/he is unable to tell you about. Tips to make it easier: It helps to have a personal connection—at eye level, with eye contact. Speak slowly and calmly. ( Read More ) Why is it so important for you (the caregiver) to line up support? Take care of yourself, and we know you’ll take better care of your loved one. At St. John’s, we understand the joys and the stress of providing care for persons living with dementia. Some days are amazing, others are difficult. And for you, at home, it can be even more challenging without the resources we have at St. John’s—backup, experts to talk to, colleagues to cheer us on and cheer us up. ( Read More ) Marilyn & Lauren’s Story Even though people had told me what to expect, eventually it was still really difficult to accept the fact that my mother’s memory was slipping way. Subscribe to eNewsletter The latest dementia care information tailored to at home caregivers from the experts at St. John’s is delivered to your inbox! Name * First Last Email * About St. John’s Contact Us Privacy Policy Corporate Compliance Facebook Twitter Linkedin Pinterest Instagram Youtube 150 Highland Avenue Rochester, NY 14620 585-760-1300 © St. John’s and its associated logo are trademarks of St. John’s Senior Services, Inc. 150 Highland Avenue | Rochester, NY 14620-3099 | 585-760-1300 Caregiver Resources About Dementia Events Local Resources Blog About eNewsletter Contact Donate Ask Mimi Menu Caregiver Resources About Dementia Events Local Resources Blog About eNewsletter Contact Donate Ask Mimi Facebook Community Search...