Alzheimer’s & Dementia
Caregiver Tips
Caregivers of Seniors – Here’s Your Holiday To-Do List!
As if being a family caregiver wasn’t busy enough, the upcoming holiday season presents additional responsibilities that can feel…
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Humor and Laughter — A Great Treatment for Alzheimer’s Disease
Although there is nothing funny about Alzheimer’s disease, humor can be an effective way to cope, both for the family…
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What to Do After a Dementia Diagnosis in Your Loved One
Imagine – your 68-year-old father has just been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, the most common form of dementia, and…
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Communicating & Engaging Imagination: Why the Arts Are Key to Dementia Care
When you receive a serious medical diagnosis, it can feel as though it takes over your identity. You begin…
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Seeking Out Memory Care for a Senior Loved One
When your spouse or loved one with dementia reaches the point where you can no longer provide the type…
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The Effect of Sundown Syndrome on Seniors with Dementia
Sundown syndrome is a phenomenon where people living with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia become increasingly confused and…
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Holiday Gift Tips for Seniors with Dementia
Finding the right holiday gift for someone isn’t always easy. And finding the right holiday gifts for seniors with dementia can…
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5 Ways to Keep Your Memory Sharp
A slow, cognitive decline in your memory can be expected as you age. There are also other causes, including…
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Who Should Get a Memory Screening?
If you are 65 or older, and you have regular checkups on your heart, blood pressure and cholesterol, you…
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Preserving Dignity and Grace for a Loved One Suffering from Dementia
The words “dignity” and “grace” can seem far removed from the reality of dementia. Symptoms of the disease may…
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How Assistive Technology Helps People with Dementia
Caring for someone with dementia poses many challenges. Some of the most significant challenges are maintaining the senior’s connections…
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The Benefits of Humor for People Living with Dementia
Laughter and dementia. Just the thought of these two concepts, especially the devastating and unrelenting effects of the disease…
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How to Know It’s Time for a Memory Care Community
With dementia, there may be a definitive moment that tells a family member, caregiver, or senior that more extensive…
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