Alzheimer’s & Dementia

activities for low vision seniors

Activities for Older Adults / Alzheimer's & Dementia

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

Dementia and low vision is a challenging combination Activities help stimulate the mind and memory and keep older adults engaged...

Medications Worsen Dementia

Alzheimer's & Dementia / Medications

Medications That Worsen Dementia and Increase Dementia Risk: Anticholinergics

Widely-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...

tips for dementia caregivers

Alzheimer's & Dementia

Why You Shouldn’t Tell People in Dementialand to Calm Down

When someone with dementia gets agitated, angry, or anxious, our instinct is to comfort and reassure. A natural thing to...

activities for people with dementia

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...

Alzheimer's books for caregivers

Alzheimer's & Dementia

6 Must-Read Alzheimer’s Books for Caregivers

Learning about dementia makes caregiving easier Caring for someone with Alzheimer’s or dementia is a tough challenge. Plus, many of...

mini mental status exam

Alzheimer's & Dementia

Testing for Dementia: Why the Mini Mental Status Exam Isn’t Enough for Diagnosis

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

dealing with caregiver guilt

Alzheimer's & Dementia

5 Tips for Dealing with Caregiver Guilt in Dementia Care

Feelings of guilt are common among dementia caregivers When you’re caring for someone with Alzheimer’s or dementia, you might feel...

tips for dementia caregivers

Alzheimer's & Dementia / Stress Relief

Habits of Sane Caregivers in Dementialand

Caring for a person with dementia is a nonstop challenge. The intense stress and fatigue can cause a variety of...

frontotemporal dementia

Alzheimer's & Dementia

What is Frontotemporal Dementia? Get the Essential Facts

Frontotemporal dementia tends to start at younger ages Frontotemporal dementia (FTD) is the 5th most common cause of dementia. It...

reduce dementia agitation

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...

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