Alzheimer’s & Dementia

Modify holiday activities so seniors with dementia can participate without getting overwhelmed or agitated

Activities for Older Adults / Alzheimer's & Dementia

6 Ways to Adapt Holiday Activities for Seniors with Dementia

Include seniors with Alzheimer’s or dementia in holiday activities Even though your older adult has Alzheimer’s or dementia, you still...

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...

dementia causes changes in eyesight that can affect behavior

Alzheimer's & Dementia

Dementia and Eyesight: 3 Common Changes and Behaviors

Vision changes can cause strange dementia behavior Dementia causes a variety of changes in the brain, including how the eyes...

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

Alzheimer's & Dementia / Products & Services

Gifts for Seniors with Alzheimer’s or Dementia: 31 Perfect Ideas

Get the perfect holiday gifts for seniors with Alzheimer’s or dementia We’ve rounded up 31 of the best gifts that...

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

Alzheimer's & Dementia

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...

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...

benefits of an early diagnosis of alzheimer's

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...

anticholinergics can worsen or cause dementia symptoms

Alzheimer's & Dementia / Medications

Medications That Worsen Dementia and Increase Dementia Risk: Anticholinergics

Commonly-used 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...

the difference between alzheimer’s and dementia

Alzheimer's & Dementia

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

Alzheimer’s and dementia aren’t the same thing Though many people use the words Alzheimer’s and dementia interchangeably, they’re not the...

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...

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