Alzheimer’s & dementia communication

dementia behaviors

Alzheimer's & Dementia

Understanding and Managing Dementia Behaviors: A Comprehensive Guide

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

dementia delusions

Alzheimer's & Dementia

Responding to 4 Top Dementia Delusions: Abuse, You’re a Stranger, Someone’s After Me, Bugs Everywhere

False accusations can be tough to handle People with Alzheimer’s or dementia might accuse those closest to them of terrible...

how do you calm down someone with dementia

Alzheimer's & Dementia

How Do You Calm Down Someone with Dementia? 4 Expert Tips [Video]

Use special techniques to calm difficult situations When someone with Alzheimer’s or dementia is distressed or upset, the first thing...

dementia and communication strategies

Alzheimer's & Dementia

How to Communicate Better With Someone Who Has Alzheimer’s

Interacting with a person with Alzheimer’s or dementia isn’t always easy. Sometimes, our usual conversational habits can unintentionally cause conflict....

how to approach someone with dementia

Alzheimer's & Dementia

How Emotion Lasts Longer Than Cognition In and Out of Dementialand

Emotions typically last a lot longer than whatever caused the feeling. When something good happens, you might feel great the...

how to approach someone with dementia

Alzheimer's & Dementia

How to Approach Someone with Dementia: 6 Tips for a Positive Care Experience [Video]

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

Alzheimer's end of life

Alzheimer's & Dementia

This Alzheimer’s End of Life Conversation Kit Makes the Discussion Easier

End of life conversations are essential for people with dementia We all have a tendency to avoid conversations about death...

dementia hallucinations

Alzheimer's & Dementia

10 Ways to Respond to Dementia Hallucinations in Seniors

Dementia can cause hallucinations Dementia causes changes in the brain that may cause someone to hallucinate – see, hear, feel,...

anosognosia in dementia

Alzheimer's & Dementia

6 Ways to Help Someone Who Doesn’t Know They’re Ill: Anosognosia in Dementia

Why wouldn’t someone believe they have dementia? Family caregivers often ask “how do you tell someone they have dementia”? And...

pain in dementia recognition and treatment

Alzheimer's & Dementia

Pain in Dementialand (aka What Kidney Stones Taught Me)

People with dementia who are in pain are often undertreated. They’re not able to communicate what’s wrong or where it...

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