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Hoarding in Seniors – 5 Warning Signs and How to Help With Compassion

Is your aging parent’s home overflowing with clutter? Are they refusing to part with broken items or expired food? Hoarding...

8 Ways to Deal with False Dementia Accusations

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8 Ways to Deal with False Dementia Accusations

When a loved one with dementia accuses you of stealing, lying, or worse, the emotional toll can be devastating, even...

The MMSE is a tool to assess cognitive function. It's also known as the "clock drawing test" as one of the 30 questions asks the recipient to draw a clock.

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The Mini Mental Status Exam: 30 Question Dementia Screening Tool

The Mini-Mental Status Exam (MMSE) is a widely used 30-question screening tool that helps assess cognitive function in older adults,...

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10 No Fail Activities for People with Dementia

Engaging in meaningful activities can bring joy, reduce anxiety, and improve the quality of life for individuals living with dementia....

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Alzheimer's & Dementia

4 Ways to Help Seniors with Alzheimer’s Enjoy the Holidays

Holidays are often stressful for seniors with Alzheimer’s Holidays bring a flurry of activity, changes in daily routine, conversations with...

These do’s and don’ts help family and friends have successful visits with someone with Alzheimer’s or dementia.

Alzheimer's & Dementia

Essential Rules for Visiting Someone with Dementia

Visiting a loved one with dementia can feel overwhelming when you're unsure what to say or do, but with the...

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

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...

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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...

10 tips help dementia caregivers thrive - not just survive

Alzheimer's & Dementia

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...

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