Alzheimer’s & Dementia

Help seniors with dementia stay calm with a soothing environment

Alzheimer's & Dementia

Reduce Dementia Agitation with a Calm Environment: 5 Helpful Tips

Seniors with Alzheimer’s or dementia are often highly sensitive to their environment. Creating a soothing place to live helps minimize...

Mean dementia behavior is upsetting and challenging for caregivers to manage

Alzheimer's & Dementia

7 Ways to Reduce and Manage Mean Dementia Behavior

People with dementia might say hurtful things When you’re caring for an older adult with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia, they...

Use these top Alzheimer’s holiday tips to minimize agitation & upset and help seniors with dementia feel included

Alzheimer's & Dementia / Holiday

5 Top Alzheimer’s Holiday Tips for an Enjoyable Season

Help seniors with dementia enjoy the holidays more Many older adults with Alzheimer’s or dementia enjoy and want to be...

Thoughtful gifts for dementia patients are sure to bring joy and delight this holiday season

Alzheimer's & Dementia / Holiday / Products & Services

46 Amazing Gifts for Seniors with Alzheimer’s or Dementia

Date published: 2021-11-09 Wonderful holiday gifts for dementia and Alzheimer’s We’ve rounded up 46 of the best gift ideas that...

Busy bag activities with no right or wrong are a wonderful way to engage and entertain seniors with dementia

Activities for Older Adults / Alzheimer's & Dementia

4 Busy Bag Activity Kits for Seniors with Dementia

Busy bag activity kits keep seniors with dementia engaged When seniors with Alzheimer’s or dementia can no longer participate in...

5 reasons why a complete medical exam and proper diagnosis of Alzheimer’s or dementia symptoms improves quality of life

Alzheimer's & Dementia

5 Benefits of an Early Diagnosis of Alzheimer’s or Dementia

What to do if you suspect Alzheimer’s or dementia If your older adult is behaving oddly or showing signs of...

Alzheimer’s and dementia aren’t the same. Alzheimer's is a form of dementia and is the most common type.

Alzheimer's & Dementia

What’s the Difference Between Alzheimer’s and Dementia?

Alzheimer’s and dementia aren’t the same thing Many people use the words Alzheimer’s and dementia interchangeably, but it’s important to...

6 signs of elder abuse

Alzheimer's & Dementia

6 Signs of Elder Abuse in Seniors with Dementia

Seniors with dementia are more vulnerable to abuse Seniors with dementia sometimes make false accusations and claim that family or...

Anticholinergic medications can worsen or cause dementia symptoms

Alzheimer's & Dementia / Medications

Medications That Worsen Dementia and Increase Dementia Risk: Anticholinergics

Common medications can cause dementia-like symptoms Common prescription and over-the-counter medications called anticholinergics (anti-col-in-er-jik; hear it) have side effects that...

Weighted blankets for dementia reduce anxiety, promote deep sleep, calm nerves, and provide comfort

Alzheimer's & Dementia

Weighted Blankets for Dementia Improve Sleep and Reduce Anxiety

Weighted blankets for dementia promote calm Alzheimer’s and dementia often cause older adults to feel agitated, anxious, or have disturbed...

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