dementia

How to stay safe while handling aggressive dementia behavior

Alzheimer's & Dementia

How to Deal with Aggressive Dementia Behavior: 14 Tips

Use calming techniques to de-escalate aggressive dementia behavior Some people with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia may enter a combative stage of...

Get the facts about mild cognitive impairment and how it relates to dementia

Alzheimer's & Dementia

Mild Cognitive Impairment: Not Dementia, But More Than Normal Forgetfulness

When symptoms aren’t quite dementia, but aren’t normal either When you notice that someone might have memory issues or there...

How to reduce caregiver loneliness when caring for someone with Alzheimer’s or dementia

Alzheimer's & Dementia / Stress Relief

4 Ways to Overcome Caregiver Loneliness in Dementia Care

Caregiver loneliness makes dementia care more challenging When you’re caring for an older adult with dementia, loneliness is a common...

Get tips to figure out if traveling with dementia will be successful and how to safely test if travel will work

Alzheimer's & Dementia

Traveling with Dementia: 6 Ways to Know If It Will Work

Traveling with dementia can still be possible When your older adult has dementia, it doesn’t automatically mean that they can’t...

Why treating hearing loss reduces dementia risk

Medical Conditions

Reduce Dementia Risk by Treating Hearing Loss

1 in 4 seniors is affected by hearing loss Hearing loss can’t be seen, so you might think changes in...

A Memory Café is a supportive environment where people with dementia and family caregivers can socialize, build support networks, and enjoy dementia-friendly activities

Activities for Older Adults / Alzheimer's & Dementia

Memory Café: Social Activities for People with Dementia

What is a Memory Café? A Memory Café is a comfortable, supportive environment where people with dementia and their family...

Get suggestions for responses to false dementia accusations of stealing, poisoning, and being held prisoner

Alzheimer's & Dementia

4 Top Dementia Accusations: Stealing, Poisoning, Being Held Prisoner

How to respond when falsely accused by someone with dementia People with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia commonly accuse those close...

Manage lewy body dementia symptoms without medication

Alzheimer's & Dementia

10 Non-drug Ways to Manage Lewy Body Dementia Symptoms

Lewy body dementia symptoms are especially tough to manage Lewy body dementia is a complex disease that includes physical, cognitive,...

Sensory activities for dementia patients are a non-drug way to calm and soothe their anxiety, agitation, or anger

Activities for Older Adults / Alzheimer's & Dementia

6 Sensory Activities for Dementia Calm and Soothe

Sensory activities for dementia reduces agitation, calms, and soothes It’s difficult to stand by and watch your older adult with...

How to reduce and prepare for aggressive behavior in dementia

Alzheimer's & Dementia

7 Ways to Reduce and Prepare for Aggressive Dementia Behaviors

Preparation reduces aggressive dementia behavior and increases safety Alzheimer’s and dementia can cause aggressive behavior, even in people who have...

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