dementia

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

Activities for Older Adults / Alzheimer's & Dementia

Best of 2021: 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...

What it means when someone with dementia says I want to go home and how to respond in kind ways

Alzheimer's & Dementia / Popular

Best of 2021: “I Want to Go Home” in Alzheimer’s: Try 3 Kind Responses

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

Responding to dementia hallucinations in the elderly

Alzheimer's & Dementia

Best of 2021: 10 Ways to Respond to Dementia Hallucinations in Seniors

Dementia can cause hallucinations Dementia causes changes in the brain that may cause someone to hallucinate – see, hear, feel,...

In this excerpt from his book “Enough About Me: The Unexpected Power of Selflessness,” Richard Lui shares his family’s experience caring for his father with Alzheimer’s

Alzheimer's & Dementia / Caregiver Stories

“Enough About Me” by Richard Lui, MSNBC Anchor and Alzheimer’s Caregiver

When his father was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, the award-winning MSNBC Anchor Richard Lui decided to set aside his growing...

Fun and meaningful activities improve sleep and reduce anxiety, agitation, and other challenging behaviors

Activities for Older Adults / Alzheimer's & Dementia

9 Engaging Activities for Low Vision Seniors with Alzheimer’s or Dementia

Find activities that suit cognitive ability and level of vision Activities help stimulate the mind and memory and keep older...

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 Even though your older adult has Alzheimer’s or dementia, you still...

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

Alzheimer's & Dementia / Holiday / Products & Services

46 Amazing Gifts for Seniors with Alzheimer’s or Dementia

Date published: 2021-12-01 Wonderful holiday gifts for dementia and Alzheimer’s We’ve rounded up 46 of the best gift ideas that...

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...

Mean dementia behavior is upsetting and challenging for caregivers to manage

Alzheimer's & Dementia

7 Ways to Reduce and Manage Mean Dementia Behavior

People with dementia might say hurtful things When you’re caring for an older adult with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia, they...

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

Alzheimer's & Dementia / Holiday

5 Top Alzheimer’s Holiday Tips for an Enjoyable Season

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

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