challenging dementia behaviors

Make Hospital Visits Easier on Seniors with Dementia

Alzheimer's & Dementia

Dementia and Hospital Stays: 9 Ways to Reduce Agitation and Stress

Hospitals can bring out challenging dementia behavior Dementia and hospital stays are not a good combination. Hospitals are noisy, confusing...

antipsychotic medications for dementia

Alzheimer's & Dementia

How to Handle Dementia Behaviors Without Antipsychotic Drugs

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

aromatherapy stress relief

Products & Services / Stress Relief

Aromatherapy Stress Relief for Seniors and Caregivers

Aromatherapy stress relief helps both seniors and caregivers Caring for an older adult is a tough job. It’s also difficult...

dementia communication techniques

Alzheimer's & Dementia

Dementia Communication Techniques: Calm, Positive Body Language

Nonverbal communication makes dementia care easier Communicating with someone with Alzheimer’s or dementia can be made easier with some new...

how to talk to someone with Alzheimer’s

Alzheimer's & Dementia

How to Talk to Someone with Alzheimer’s: Use Short, Direct Sentences

Communication changes when someone has Alzheimer’s When someone has Alzheimer’s or dementia, changes in their brain cause a decline in...

Alzheimer's books for caregivers

Alzheimer's & Dementia

9 Must-Read Alzheimer’s Books for Caregivers

Learning about dementia makes caregiving easier Caring for someone with Alzheimer’s or dementia is a tough challenge. Plus, many of...

Alzheimers dementia i want to go home

Alzheimer's & Dementia

3 Ways to Respond When Someone with Alzheimer’s Says I Want to Go Home

3 tips for when someone with Alzheimer’s says “I want to go home” Hearing someone say “I want to go...

therapeutic fibbing

Alzheimer's & Dementia

Therapeutic Fibbing: Why Experts Recommend Lying to Someone with Dementia

Stepping into someone’s reality isn’t the same as lying Honesty is not always the best policy when it comes to...

pain in dementia

Alzheimer's & Dementia

Untreated Pain in Dementia: Signs, Causes, and Treatments

Pain in dementia isn’t always obvious or easy to diagnose Seniors with dementia often experience pain or serious discomfort on...

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

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