The Benefits of Reminiscence Therapy for Dementia
Memory loss and dementia may seem synonymous. However, it is important to understand that long-term memory often remains intact long into the progression of the
How to Address a Possible Dementia Diagnosis with a Physician
While there is some validity to those worries, there are also some misunderstandings fueling them. For example, nearly 50% of the participants, who were adults
Dementia Care News: Did You Know There Are 4 Types of Alzheimer’s?
For decades, experts have been exploring the advancement of Alzheimer’s through one particular basic model, even though the symptoms and progression of Alzheimer’s can vary
How Mediation for Family Caregivers Eases Conflict
When you need to work as a team to ensure the needs of one’s aging parents are met, even the closest of siblings may find
Understanding the Pace of Dementia Progression
Among the first questions in most people’s minds when a loved one is diagnosed with dementia is what to expect throughout the dementia progression. We
When Lucidity Returns in the Late Stages of Dementia and What It’s Teaching Us
Even as confusion and memory loss escalate during the late stages of dementia, there’s a remarkable and welcome reprieve that often occurs. Formerly termed “terminal
Entertaining Activity Ideas for Seniors with Dementia and Low Vision
Finding activities that are fun and engaging for seniors with dementia tends to be a challenge. Add in vision impairment, and it could seem overwhelming.
How to Best Manage Disinhibited Behaviors in Alzheimer’s
Disbelief. Shame. Awkwardness. Discomfort. All of these feelings can cycle through a family caregiver’s heart when a loved one with Alzheimer’s displays disinhibited behaviors, such
Rummaging Behaviors and Dementia: What You Need to Know
Looking through boxes, cabinets, and closets, taking out assorted items from drawers, and sorting repetitively through a number of items might be frustrating for people
Managing Incontinence for Seniors with Dementia
Dementia care calls for both empathy and creativity to manage a range of challenging behaviors and effects, and that’s especially true when it comes to incontinence,