dementia

dealing with caregiver guilt

Alzheimer's & Dementia

5 Tips for Dealing with Caregiver Guilt in Dementia Care

Feelings of guilt are common among dementia caregivers Caring for someone with Alzheimer’s or dementia, means you’re doing a tough...

delirium in seniors

Medical Conditions

Delirium in Seniors Is Often Mistaken for Dementia: Know the Signs

Delirium often affects hospitalized seniors If an older adult with no history of cognitive impairment suddenly starts having cognitive issues...

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,...

Alzheimer's and incontinence

Alzheimer's & Dementia / Sponsored Content

7 Smart Solutions: How to Manage Incontinence with Alzheimer’s

Many people with Alzheimer’s or dementia have incontinence. And that can make day-to-day life extra tricky. To make life easier...

mini mental status exam

Alzheimer's & Dementia

Testing for Dementia: Why the Mini Mental Status Exam Isn’t Enough for Diagnosis

The Mini Mental Status Exam is only a first step If you’re worried that your older adult could be showing...

how is dementia diagnosed

Alzheimer's & Dementia

How Is Dementia Diagnosed? A Geriatric Doctor Explains

What it takes to get a dementia diagnosis So many families ask “how is dementia diagnosed?” If you’re concerned that...

get someone with dementia to take medication

Alzheimer's & Dementia / Medications

11 Ways to Get Someone with Dementia to Take Medication

Why would someone with Alzheimer’s refuse medication? Getting someone with Alzheimer’s or dementia to take their medicine can be a...

medications for Alzheimer's

Alzheimer's & Dementia / Medications

5 FDA-Approved Medications for Alzheimer’s Treatment

Alzheimer’s medication options Even though a cure hasn’t been discovered yet, there are 5 FDA-approved medications for Alzheimer’s that could help...

signs of alzheimer's

Alzheimer's & Dementia

Signs of Alzheimer’s or Normal Forgetfulness?

Worried about someone’s memory or cognitive function? Do you wonder if your parent or spouse’s increased forgetfulness or strange behavior...

dolls for dementia

Activities for Older Adults / Alzheimer's & Dementia

The Positive Effect of Therapy Dolls for Dementia

Baby dolls for Alzheimer’s patients are therapeutic A helpful, non-drug way to calm and soothe agitated seniors with Alzheimer’s or...

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