Alzheimer’s & Dementia

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...

How to understand and manage challenging dementia behaviors

Alzheimer's & Dementia

Understanding and Managing Dementia Behaviors: A Comprehensive Guide

Learning about dementia behaviors reduces caregiving stress Alzheimer’s and dementia inevitably cause changes in behavior as the disease progresses. Your...

dementia rummaging behavior

Alzheimer's & Dementia

9 Ways to Manage Dementia Rummaging Behavior

Dementia can cause seniors to rummage through belongings When seniors with dementia won’t stop rummaging through their things, it can...

dementia exercise programs

Activities for Older Adults / Alzheimer's & Dementia

Home Dementia Exercise Program Increases Abilities and Improves Symptoms

Dementia exercise programs improve cognitive symptoms A new dementia exercise therapy program that can easily be done at home improves...

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...

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

Activities for Older Adults / Alzheimer's & Dementia

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...

free coloring pages for seniors

Activities for Older Adults / Alzheimer's & Dementia

Free Coloring Pages for Seniors: Our Top 5 Picks

Creative activities like coloring relieve stress and benefit seniors Coloring may sound like a simple activity, but more and more...

dementia-friendly environment

Alzheimer's & Dementia / Home Safety

13 Ways to Create a Dementia-Friendly Environment at Home

Simple changes at home make life easier for people with dementia Everyday life can be challenging for someone with Alzheimer’s...

Responding to dementia hallucinations in the elderly

Alzheimer's & Dementia

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,...

Dementia caregivers damage their health when they use common excuses to avoid taking breaks

Alzheimer's & Dementia

6 Reasons Dementia Caregivers Avoid Taking Breaks

Don’t avoid getting help with caregiving “I can manage fine without a break.” “I can’t find affordable help.” “Nobody looks...

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