Alzheimer’s & Dementia

Reminiscence therapy helps seniors with dementia feel valued, contented, and peaceful by recalling happy times from their past

Activities for Older Adults / Alzheimer's & Dementia

4 Ways Reminiscence Therapy for Dementia Brings Joy to Seniors

Reminiscence therapy helps seniors with dementia Reminiscing, or sharing memories from the past, is an enjoyable way to connect with...

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...

7 ways to manage dementia sundowning - evening agitation and behaviors

Alzheimer's & Dementia

7 More Ways to Manage Dementia Sundowning

Sundowning symptoms affect quality of life Someone with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia may become more agitated or anxious starting in...

For better rest at night, use 5 tips to improve sleep in dementia

Alzheimer's & Dementia

5 Tips to Improve Sleep in Dementia

Dementia causes changes in the brain that can worsen sleep. Someone with Alzheimer’s or dementia can experience frequent waking, troubled...

The Mini Mental Status Exam has limitations and can’t be used alone to make a dementia diagnosis

Alzheimer's & Dementia

Testing for Dementia: The Mini Mental Status Exam Can’t Diagnose

The Mini Mental Status Exam is only a first step If you’re worried that your older adult could be showing...

how is dementia diagnosed

Alzheimer's & Dementia

How Is Dementia Diagnosed? A Geriatric Doctor Explains

What it takes to get a dementia diagnosis So many families ask “how is dementia diagnosed?” If you’re concerned that...

Alzheimer’s isn’t a normal part of aging. Find out what it is, common symptoms, possible causes, and treatment options.

Alzheimer's & Dementia

What Is Alzheimer’s Disease? Symptoms, Causes, Treatments

Get the essential facts about Alzheimer’s Alzheimer’s is a disease, not a normal part of aging. Alzheimer’s disease is the...

Use these 7 tips to encourage someone with Alzheimer’s or dementia to shower or bathe

Alzheimer's & Dementia / Practical Tips

8 Tips to Get Someone with Dementia to Shower

By Connie Chow, Founder at DailyCaring Avoid battles over bathtime Bathing is a constant struggle for many caregivers of seniors...

medications for alzheimer's behavior

Alzheimer's & Dementia / Medications

5 Types of Medications for Alzheimer’s Behavior: Effectiveness, Benefits, and Risks

Sometimes medication is needed to reduce difficult dementia behaviors Someone with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia may become extremely anxious, paranoid,...

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

Alzheimer's & Dementia

Therapeutic Fibbing: Why Experts Recommend Lying to Someone with Dementia

By Connie Chow, Founder at DailyCaring Stepping into someone’s reality isn’t the same as lying Honesty isn’t always the best policy...

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