Alzheimer’s & Dementia

In this excerpt from her book “Walking with Fay,” Carolyn Birrell tells the story of caring for her mother with dementia

Alzheimer's & Dementia / Caregiver Stories

“Walking With Fay,” a Dementia Caregiving Journey

Carolyn Birrell shares the heartwarming and heartbreaking story of caring for her mother Fay through the stages of dementia. Their...

Manage lewy body dementia symptoms without medication

Alzheimer's & Dementia

10 Non-drug Ways to Manage Lewy Body Dementia Symptoms

Lewy body dementia symptoms are especially tough to manage Lewy body dementia is a complex disease that includes physical, cognitive,...

Sensory activities for dementia patients are a non-drug way to calm and soothe their anxiety, agitation, or anger

Activities for Older Adults / Alzheimer's & Dementia

6 Sensory Activities for Dementia Calm and Soothe

Sensory activities for dementia reduces agitation, calms, and soothes It’s difficult to stand by and watch your older adult with...

How to reduce and prepare for aggressive behavior in dementia

Alzheimer's & Dementia

7 Ways to Reduce and Prepare for Aggressive Dementia Behaviors

Preparation reduces aggressive dementia behavior and increases safety Alzheimer’s and dementia can cause aggressive behavior, even in people who have...

Find out what lewy body dementia is and how it’s different from Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s

Alzheimer's & Dementia

What Is Lewy Body Dementia? 5 Main Symptoms

Get the facts about Lewy body dementia Lewy body dementia is a progressive, degenerative brain disease. It’s the third most...

crying in dementia

Alzheimer's & Dementia

14 Ways to Calm Dementia Screaming and Crying

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

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...

How to understand and manage challenging dementia behaviors

Alzheimer's & Dementia

How to Understand and Manage Dementia Behaviors: A Comprehensive Guide

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

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...

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...

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