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How we approach someone with dementia sets the tone for the interaction

Alzheimer's & Dementia

6 Positive Ways to Approach Someone with Dementia

A positive approach sets you up for dementia care success Something as simple as how you approach (walk up to...

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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Use 5 different journaling techniques to reduce caregiver stress

5 Ways to Use a Journal to Reduce Caregiver Stress

Reduce caregiver stress with journaling For many caregivers, stress is a constant companion. One effective way to reduce caregiver stress...

These fun Father's Day activities are perfect for seniors and suit a wide range of interests and abilities

Activities for Older Adults / Holiday

16 Entertaining Father’s Day Activities for Seniors

Date published: 2024-6-3 Celebrate Father’s Day with fun senior-friendly activities Spending quality time with the important man (or men) in...

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...

Find out about compassion fatigue and learn coping techniques and self-care strategies

Compassion Fatigue: 8 Coping Tips for Caregivers

Compassion fatigue can hurt caregivers Caregiving is an all-consuming responsibility, whether you’re doing hands-on personal care or managing care from...

senior hoarding issues

Senior Hoarding: Understand the Emotions to Find Solutions

Senior hoarding issues are tough for caregivers to manage, both physically and emotionally. Hoarding can cause safety hazards like increased...

Get tips to figure out if traveling with dementia will be successful and how to safely test if travel will work

Alzheimer's & Dementia

Traveling with Dementia: 6 Ways to Know If It Will Work

Traveling with dementia can still be possible When your older adult has Alzheimer’s disease or dementia, it doesn’t automatically mean...

Many people are shocked to find out that Medicare doesn’t pay for assisted living, including Alzheimer’s and dementia care

Assisted Living Facility / Paying for Care

Does Medicare Pay for Assisted Living?

Does Medicare pay for assisted living? Assisted living is expensive. And because many seniors are enrolled in Medicare, a common...

Caregiver burden describes the weight of responsibility from caregiving activities

What Is Caregiver Burden? 4 Common Signs

The term caregiver burden describes the cumulative toll experienced by family caregivers. Cake explains the difference between burden and burnout,...

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