Alzheimer’s & Dementia

Failure free activities for people with dementia boost confidence, entertain, and give purpose

Activities for Older Adults / Alzheimer's & Dementia

Best of 2020: 10 Fun, No-Fail Activities for People with Dementia

Seniors with dementia need activities where they’re successful Everyday activities can become too difficult for older adults with Alzheimer’s or...

SAGE test for Alzheimer's

Alzheimer's & Dementia

Best of 2020: SAGE Test: 15 Minute At-Home Test for Alzheimer’s

Simple home test detects early signs of dementia If you suspect that your older adult is having problems with memory,...

Find out what it means when a person with dementia says i want to go home and how to respond in kind ways

Alzheimer's & Dementia / Popular

Best of 2020: 3 Ways to Respond When Someone with Alzheimer’s Says I Want to Go Home

3 tips for when someone with Alzheimer’s says “I want to go home” Hearing someone say “I want to go...

Responding to dementia hallucinations in the elderly

Alzheimer's & Dementia

Best of 2020: 10 Ways to Respond to Dementia Hallucinations in Seniors

Dementia can cause hallucinations Dementia causes changes in the brain that may cause someone to hallucinate – see, hear, feel,...

Therapeutic fibbing is a kind way to step into the reality of someone with dementia

Alzheimer's & Dementia

Best of 2020: Therapeutic Fibbing: Why Experts Recommend Lying to Someone with Dementia

Stepping into someone’s reality isn’t the same as lying Honesty is not always the best policy when it comes to...

seniors with alzheimer's

Alzheimer's & Dementia

Answer 3 Tough Questions from Seniors with Alzheimer’s

Seniors with Alzheimer’s may ask uncomfortable questions Alzheimer’s or dementia can cause seniors to get confused and forget key details...

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 a More Enjoyable Season

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

Respond in kind ways when someone with Alzheimer’s is repeating the same thing over and over

Alzheimer's & Dementia

4 Ways to Respond When Someone with Alzheimer’s Is Repeating the Same Thing Over and Over

People with Alzheimer’s may repeat things…a lot Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias cause problems with short-term memory. This can lead...

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...

crying in dementia

Alzheimer's & Dementia

14 Ways to Handle Screaming and Crying in Dementia

Dementia can cause intense emotional outbursts When caring for someone with Alzheimer’s or dementia, there may be times when they...

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