Alzheimer’s

dementia home care

Alzheimer's & Dementia / In-Home Care

When Is It Time to Hire Dementia Care Help?

Caring for someone with Alzheimer’s or dementia is a non-stop challenge. For physical and mental health, caregivers need the ability...

caregiving tips and tricks

Caregiving Tips and Tricks: Dozens of Easy Household DIY Solutions

Simple DIY solutions make life easier for seniors and caregivers Chronic health conditions or the effects of aging can make...

Alzheimer's holiday tips

Alzheimer's & Dementia

5 Best Alzheimer’s Holiday Tips for an Enjoyable Season

Help seniors with Alzheimer’s enjoy the holidays Many older adults with Alzheimer’s or dementia still want to be included in...

gifts for seniors with dementia

Alzheimer's & Dementia

Holiday Gifts for Seniors with Dementia: 25 Perfect Ideas

Get the perfect holiday gifts for seniors with Alzheimer’s or dementia We’ve chosen 25 of the best gifts that are...

dementia communication techniques

Alzheimer's & Dementia

6 Nonverbal Dementia Communication Techniques Make Caregiving Easier

Using nonverbal communication tips improves quality of life Communicating with someone with Alzheimer’s or dementia can be tough without learning...

medications for alzheimer's behavior

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 Seniors with Alzheimer’s or dementia may become extremely anxious, paranoid, angry,...

antipsychotic medications for dementia

Alzheimer's & Dementia

6 Things to Try Before Using Antipsychotic Medications for Dementia Behaviors

Medication can’t always solve difficult dementia behaviors When seniors with dementia have challenging behaviors like anxiety, aggression, agitation, or others,...

activities for low vision seniors

Activities for Older Adults / Alzheimer's & Dementia

9 Entertaining Activities for Low Vision Seniors with Alzheimer’s or Dementia

Dementia and low vision is a challenging combination Activities help stimulate the mind and memory and keep older adults engaged...

Medications Worsen Dementia

Alzheimer's & Dementia / Medications

Medications That Worsen Dementia and Increase Dementia Risk: Anticholinergics

Widely-used medications can cause dementia-like symptoms Common prescription and over-the-counter medications called anticholinergics (anti-col-in-er-jik; hear it) have side effects that...

tips for dementia caregivers

Alzheimer's & Dementia

Why You Shouldn’t Tell People in Dementialand to Calm Down

When someone with dementia gets agitated, angry, or anxious, our instinct is to comfort and reassure. A natural thing to...

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