challenging dementia behaviors

5 techniques that help reduce the fear that causes shadowing in Alzheimer’s or dementia and help you cope with the behavior

Alzheimer's & Dementia

Alzheimer’s and Fear of Being Alone: 5 Ways for Caregivers to Cope

Alzheimer’s and fear of being alone Many caregivers find it challenging to cope when their older adult has Alzheimer’s and...

Use these 7 tips to encourage someone with Alzheimer’s or dementia to shower or bathe

Alzheimer's & Dementia / Practical Tips

8 Tips to Get Someone with Dementia to Shower

By Connie Chow, Founder at DailyCaring Avoid battles over bathtime Bathing is a constant struggle for many caregivers of seniors...

dementia delusions

Alzheimer's & Dementia

How to Respond to Dementia Delusions: Abuse, You’re a Stranger, Someone’s After Me, Bugs Everywhere

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

Use these tips to convince someone with dementia to change clothes

Alzheimer's & Dementia

4 Ways to Get Someone with Dementia to Change Clothes

Seniors with dementia may refuse to change clothes A common challenge for Alzheimer’s and dementia caregivers is figuring out how to...

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...

Soothe dementia fidgeting hands safely with simple touch-based activities

Activities for Older Adults / Alzheimer's & Dementia

6 Ways to Calm Dementia Fidgeting Hands

Dementia can cause fidgeting hands Seniors with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia may show anxiety or agitation through fidgety hands. Signs include...

Seeing reflections in mirrors can be disturbing for someone with Alzheimer’s or dementia

Alzheimer's & Dementia

Dementia and Mirrors: 10 Solutions for Challenging Behavior

Dementia and mirrors can be a terrifying combination Did you know that mirrors can be very disturbing for someone with...

How to help someone who doesn’t believe they have dementia or Alzheimer’s

Alzheimer's & Dementia

6 Ways to Help Someone Who Doesn’t Believe They Have Dementia

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

dementia activities

Activities for Older Adults / Alzheimer's & Dementia

4 Benefits of Activities for Dementia and 5 Ways to Adapt Daily Tasks

Activities in dementia boost self-esteem When someone has Alzheimer’s disease or dementia, their cognitive function may be declining, but they...

Get suggestions for responses to false dementia accusations of stealing, poisoning, and being held prisoner

Alzheimer's & Dementia

4 Top Dementia Accusations: Stealing, Poisoning, Being Held Prisoner

How to respond when falsely accused by someone with dementia It’s common for people with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia to...

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