Alzheimer’s & Dementia

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...

Free coloring pages for seniors. These beautiful color pencils make coloring more fun.

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 caregivers need breaks, but may avoid getting help by using excuses or rationalizations to justify an unrealistic decision to handle things alone

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...

4 early warning signs of Alzheimer’s disease help with early diagnosis

Alzheimer's & Dementia

Spot 4 Early Signs of Alzheimer’s Disease

It can be scary and confusing if there are changes in your older adult’s memory or behavior. Homewatch CareGivers explains...

Fun and meaningful activities improve sleep and reduce anxiety, agitation, and other challenging behaviors

Activities for Older Adults / Alzheimer's & Dementia

9 Engaging Activities for Low Vision Seniors with Alzheimer’s or Dementia

Find activities that suit cognitive ability and level of vision Activities help stimulate the mind and memory and keep older...

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 or Alzheimer's disease won’t stop rummaging through their...

10 easy crafting ideas for seniors with dementia - Arranging Flowers

Activities for Older Adults / Alzheimer's & Dementia

10 Easy Crafts for Seniors with Dementia: Inexpensive DIY Ideas

Seniors with dementia need engagement and fun Even if someone has Alzheimer’s disease or another type of dementia, they still...

Respond in kind ways when someone with Alzheimer’s or dementia repeats the same thing over and over

Alzheimer's & Dementia

4 Ways to Respond to Repetitive Questions in Dementia

People with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia may repeat the same thing over and over Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias cause...

When it comes to dementia, sometimes bending the truth is the most appropriate course of action.

Alzheimer's & Dementia

Therapeutic Fibbing: Why Experts Recommend Lying to Someone with Dementia

“Always tell the truth” is one of the golden rules we're supposed to adhere to. But when it comes to...

Use a dementia journal to solve challenging behaviors and make caregiving easier

Alzheimer's & Dementia / Practical Tips

Keeping a Dementia Journal Makes Caregiving Easier: 7 Things to Track

Feel more in control by taking notes on dementia symptoms Caring for someone with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia can feel...

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