Aging brings many changes, slower days, quiet homes, and sometimes fewer visitors. But just because someone is growing older doesn’t mean they should feel lonely or left out. The need for connection, purpose, and joy doesn’t fade with age—it just takes a different shape.

For older adults, summer offers a wonderful chance to get outside, connect with loved ones, and enjoy activities that might have felt limited during the colder months. But just like winter, hot weather brings its own risks, especially if you’re not prepared.

Whether you’re just starting your caregiving journey or have years of experience, one thing stays the same: “caregiving requires the right set of skills”.

It is often said that when a loved one has dementia, the whole family experiences it. Caring for them alone and not knowing how to provide the right kind of support as the condition progresses also adds to the challenges.

Dementia and its other forms typically progress in three main stages, which are referred to as early, middle, and late. Each person is unique, and dementia affects brain chemistry in ways that show up differently for everyone. That’s where activities come in.

Digital dementia refers to the decline of cognitive abilities. Although the term does not have official medical recognition, it discusses an idea first introduced by Manfred Spitzer.

If you’re exploring care options for an aging loved one, you’ve likely come across two common terms: private home care and community care.