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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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The Five Wishes living will makes it easier to plan for end of life

Living Will / DNR

Simple End-of-Life Planning: The Five Wishes Living Will

Knowing someone’s end-of-life wishes is important End of life seems like a scary topic to bring up with your older...

5 tips to get help and decrease stress help you keep caring for elderly at home longer term

In-Home Care / Practical Tips

Keeping Aging Parents at Home: 5 Top Caregiving Tips

How to care for seniors at home for as long as possible People often say “I promised her I’d never...

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Alzheimer's & Dementia / Medications

5 Types of Medications for Alzheimer’s Behavior: Effectiveness, Benefits, and Risks

Sometimes medication is needed to reduce difficult dementia behaviors Someone with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia may become extremely anxious, paranoid,...

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Caregiver Guilt: Two Common Myths Increase Stress

Don't let undeserved caregiver guilt add to your stress There are many common misconceptions about what caregivers should do or...

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Activities for Older Adults

10 Simple Fall Prevention Exercises Seniors Can Do at Home

Simple exercises reduce fall risk in seniors More than 1 in 4 older adults falls each year, often resulting in...

For successful talks with aging parents, try these conversation starters, get tips for planning what to say, and more

Managing Family Dynamics

How to Talk with Parents About Aging: 5 Tips and Conversation Starters

Talking to aging parents about changes is tough You might have noticed that your parents are starting to need more...

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3 Top Benefits of a Daily Routine for Seniors

A regular daily routine reduces stress for seniors Young or old, people are most afraid of the unknown. As someone...

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Alzheimer's & Dementia / Medications

11 Ways to Get Someone with Dementia to Take Medication

Why would someone with Alzheimer’s refuse medication? Getting someone with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia to take their medicine can be...

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