Alzheimer's & Dementia / Practical Tips How to Thrive as a Caregiver: 10 Things I Learned in Dementia CareThe caregiving journey is often filled with tough challenges and intense emotions. To help manage it all, Sue Anne Kirkham...Read More
Alzheimer's & Dementia Testing for Dementia: The Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA)A more sensitive screening test for dementia If you suspect that your older adult could be showing signs of cognitive...Read More
Alzheimer's & Dementia / Products & Services How Amazon Echo Alexa Helps Seniors with DementiaAlexa voice assistant helps seniors with dementia At first glance, Amazon Echo’s Alexa voice assistant might seem like just another...Read More
Alzheimer's & Dementia Alzheimer’s and Fear of Being Alone: 5 Ways for Caregivers to CopeAlzheimer’s and fear of being alone Many caregivers find it challenging to cope when their older adult has Alzheimer’s and...Read More
Alzheimer's & Dementia / Medical Conditions 7 Treatable Diseases That Mimic Alzheimer’sDon’t assume unusual behavior is caused by Alzheimer’s If your older adult’s behavior changes, it’s normal to be worried. And...Read More
Alzheimer's & Dementia How to Respond to Dementia Delusions: Abuse, You’re a Stranger, Someone’s After Me, Bugs EverywhereFalse accusations can be tough to handle People with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia might accuse those closest to them of...Read More
Alzheimer's & Dementia 4 Ways to Get Someone with Dementia to Change ClothesSeniors with dementia may refuse to change clothes A common challenge for Alzheimer’s and dementia caregivers is figuring out how to...Read More
Alzheimer's & Dementia 6 Positive Ways to Approach Someone with DementiaA positive approach sets you up for dementia care success Something as simple as how you approach (walk up to...Read More
Alzheimer's & Dementia / End of Life This Alzheimer’s End of Life Conversation Kit Makes the Discussion EasierEnd of life conversations are essential for people with dementia We all have a tendency to avoid conversations about death...Read More
Activities for Older Adults / Alzheimer's & Dementia 6 Ways to Calm Dementia Fidgeting HandsDementia can cause fidgeting hands Seniors with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia may show anxiety or agitation through fidgety hands. Signs include...Read More