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Respond in kind ways when someone with Alzheimer’s is repeating the same thing over and over

Alzheimer's & Dementia

4 Ways to Respond When Someone with Alzheimer’s Is Repeating the Same Thing Over and Over

People with Alzheimer’s may repeat things…a lot Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias cause problems with short-term memory. This can lead...

Find out what it means when a person with dementia says i want to go home and how to respond in kind ways

Alzheimer's & Dementia / Popular

Best of 2019: 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...

Failure free activities for people with dementia boost confidence, entertain, and give purpose

Activities for Older Adults / Alzheimer's & Dementia

Best of 2019: 10 Fun, No-Fail Activities for People with Dementia

Seniors with dementia need activities where they’re successful Everyday activities can become too difficult for older adults with Alzheimer’s or...

Therapeutic fibbing is a kind way to step into the reality of someone with dementia

Alzheimer's & Dementia

Best of 2019: 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...

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

Activities for Older Adults / Alzheimer's & Dementia

6 Ways to Adapt Holiday Activities for Seniors with Dementia

Include seniors with Alzheimer’s or dementia in holiday activities Even though your older adult has Alzheimer’s or dementia, you still...

Help seniors with dementia stay calm with a soothing environment

Alzheimer's & Dementia

Reduce Dementia Agitation with a Calm Environment: 5 Helpful Tips

Seniors with Alzheimer’s or dementia are often highly sensitive to their environment. Creating a soothing place to live helps minimize...

dementia causes changes in eyesight that can affect behavior

Alzheimer's & Dementia

Dementia and Eyesight: 3 Common Changes and Behaviors

Vision changes can cause strange dementia behavior Dementia causes a variety of changes in the brain, including how the eyes...

Thoughtful gifts for dementia patients are sure to bring joy and delight this holiday season

Alzheimer's & Dementia / Products & Services

Gifts for Seniors with Alzheimer’s or Dementia: 31 Perfect Ideas

Get the perfect holiday gifts for seniors with Alzheimer’s or dementia We’ve rounded up 31 of the best gifts that...

Use these top Alzheimer’s holiday tips to minimize agitation & upset and help seniors with dementia feel included

Alzheimer's & Dementia

5 Top Alzheimer’s Holiday Tips for a More Enjoyable Season

Help seniors with dementia enjoy the holidays more Many older adults with Alzheimer’s or dementia enjoy and want to be...

It’s important to plan ahead for Alzheimer’s and dementia and understand what Medicare will and won’t cover

Medicare & Medicaid

What Medicare Does and Doesn’t Cover for Alzheimer’s Care

Long term care for someone with Alzheimer’s or dementia is expensive. To be able to provide the best care, it’s...

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