Alzheimer’s & dementia communication

Use 15 insightful dementia communication techniques to make it easier to connect and enjoy time together

Alzheimer's & Dementia

15 Insightful Dementia Communication Tips

Talking with someone who has Alzheimer’s or dementia can be challenging. Learning some simple, yet effective dementia communication techniques makes...

How to make video calls to elderly Alzheimer’s and dementia patients during coronavirus nursing home lockdown

Alzheimer's & Dementia / COVID-19

Best Way to Make Video Calls to Seniors with Alzheimer’s or Dementia in Nursing Homes

Due to Covid-19, families may have a tough time keeping in touch and seniors may feel isolated or abandoned. This...

antipsychotic medications for dementia

Alzheimer's & Dementia

6 Things to Try Before Using Antipsychotics for Dementia Behaviors

Medication can’t always solve difficult dementia behaviors When someone with Alzheimer’s or dementia has challenging behaviors like aggression, anxiety, or...

Sometimes people with Alzheimer’s don’t know they have it - it’s a condition called anosognosia

Alzheimer's & Dementia

Do People With Alzheimer’s Know They Have It?

Do people with Alzheimer’s know they have it? Many family caregivers want to know, “do people with Alzheimer’s know they...

Sometimes dementia patients aren’t aware of their condition - it’s called anosognosia

Alzheimer's & Dementia

Are Dementia Patients Aware of Their Condition?

Does someone with dementia know they have it? Families often ask “are dementia patients aware of their condition?” In some...

how do you calm down someone with dementia

Alzheimer's & Dementia

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

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

This cell phone is especially designed for easy use by people with Alzheimer’s or dementia

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The Simplest, Safest Cell Phone for Seniors with Dementia or Alzheimer’s

Mobile phones can be a double-edged sword for someone with dementia You want your mother to be able to...

alive inside movie

Alzheimer's & Dementia / Inspiration & Entertainment

Music Has a Powerful Positive Impact on Seniors with Dementia: Alive Inside

What is Alive Inside about? Alive Inside is a documentary that follows Dan Cohen, a social worker and founder of the...

how to deal with aggressive behavior in dementia patients

Alzheimer's & Dementia

What to Do When Someone With Dementia Lashes Out Physically

Alzheimer’s and dementia can cause aggressive or combative behavior. Your older adult isn’t doing this on purpose, but you still...

talking to someone with dementia

Alzheimer's & Dementia

3 Traps to Avoid When Talking to Someone With Dementia

Someone with Alzheimer’s or dementia can’t carry on a conversation the same way they used to because of the changes...

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