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Learning how to approach someone with dementia from Teepa Snow

Alzheimer's & Dementia

6 Positive Ways to Approach Someone with Dementia

Approaching someone with dementia sets the tone, and believe it or not, there's a right and a wrong way to...

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...

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moving to assisted living

Assisted Living Facility

Moving to Assisted Living: 5 Ways to Know When It’s Needed

Get help with this tough decision Moving to assisted living is a huge, difficult, and often heart-wrenching decision for caregivers....

Keep seniors busy and engaged at home during coronavirus with crafts, games, activities, and more

Activities for Older Adults / COVID-19

Stay Entertained at Home with Crafts, Games, Activities, and More

Have fun at home with a variety of activities Whether it's due to extreme weather or higher levels of flu,...

This guide helps you create a caregiving plan so you have time to make decisions and solve problems.

Caregiver Beginner's Guide / Practical Tips

This Guide Helps You Make a Caregiving Plan in 5 Steps

A caregiver plan helps at any stage No matter where you are in the caregiving journey, it’s never too late...

3 ways to respond to caregiver criticism that changes the conversation and reduces future criticism

Managing Family Dynamics

3 Effective Ways to Respond to Caregiver Criticism

Try a more effective response to caregiver criticism Getting criticized is unpleasant – especially from family or friends who don’t...

Physical activities for dementia patients reduce challenging behavior and boost self-esteem

Alzheimer's & Dementia

Physical Activities for Seniors with Dementia: 12 Exercise Ideas

Physical activity has many benefits for seniors with dementia Physical activities and exercise are excellent, non-drug ways to improve well-being...

How to apply for and maximize SNAP benefits for seniors to help them buy healthy and nutritious food

Financial Matters / Paying for Care

SNAP Benefits for Seniors: 7 Key Food Assistance Program Facts

SNAP keeps seniors healthy and reduces medical costs The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) provides nutrition assistance to eligible low-income...

diabetes in seniors

Medical Conditions

8 Practical Ways to Manage Diabetes in Seniors

With diabetes affecting a majority of seniors, many caregivers are taking care of someone with this serious health condition. To...

Reduce and manage caregiver anxiety with 8 practical tips

8 Ways to Relieve Caregiver Anxiety and Improve Well-Being

Anxiety increases stress and decreases well-being There’s a lot to worry about when you’re caring for an older adult. That...

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