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Modify holiday activities so seniors with dementia can participate without getting overwhelmed or agitated

Activities for Older Adults / Alzheimer's & Dementia / Holiday

6 Ways to Adapt Holiday Activities for Seniors with Dementia

Include seniors with Alzheimer’s or dementia in holiday activities You want older adults living with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia to...

Improve holiday visits with seniors by preparing family for changes. Feeling surprised by physical decline may cause rudeness, arguments, unwanted behavior.

Holiday / Managing Family Dynamics

Prepare Family Before Holiday Visits with Seniors

Holiday gatherings can be a time of shocking updates Many families only get together a couple of times a year...

Create a dementia friendly home by making it easier to see and recognize commonly used items

Alzheimer's & Dementia

Dementia Friendly Home: 4 Ways to Make Things Easier to See

Small changes make life easier for seniors with dementia Everyday tasks are often challenging for people with Alzheimer’s disease or...

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Alzheimer's & Dementia

Answer 3 Tough Questions from Seniors with Alzheimer’s

Seniors with Alzheimer’s may ask tough questions Alzheimer’s disease or dementia can cause seniors to get confused and forget key...

Find out why sundowning happens and get 7 ways to reduce symptoms

Alzheimer's & Dementia

7 Ways to Reduce Dementia Sundowning Symptoms

How to manage sundowning symptoms in dementia Many people with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia get increasingly confused, anxious, and agitated...

Amazon Echo Alexa for seniors with dementia makes a wonderful assistant and companion

Alzheimer's & Dementia / Products & Services

How Amazon Echo Alexa Helps Seniors with Dementia

Alexa voice assistant helps seniors with dementia At first glance, Amazon Echo’s Alexa voice assistant might seem like just another...

10 tips help dementia caregivers thrive - not just survive

Alzheimer's & Dementia / Practical Tips

How to Thrive as a Caregiver: 10 Things I Learned in Dementia Care

The caregiving journey is often filled with tough challenges and intense emotions. To help manage it all, Sue Anne Kirkham...

Weighted blankets for dementia reduce anxiety, promote deep sleep, calm nerves, and provide comfort

Alzheimer's & Dementia

Weighted Blankets for Dementia Improve Sleep and Reduce Anxiety

Weighted blankets for dementia promote calm Alzheimer’s disease and dementia often cause older adults to feel agitated, anxious, or have...

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...

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Alzheimer's & Dementia / Medical Conditions

7 Treatable Diseases That Mimic Alzheimer’s

Don’t assume unusual behavior is caused by Alzheimer’s If your older adult’s behavior changes, it’s normal to be worried. And...

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