Dementia-Friendly Halloween: Tips for a Safe and Enjoyable Celebration
Learn how to create a dementia-friendly Halloween with tips to ensure your loved one enjoys the festivities safely and comfortably.
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May 14
Living with Dementia: Preparing for Severe Weather – Part 2
This is the second in a two-part series about how to prepare for severe weather if you have loved ones with dementia or Alzheimer's disease.
May 14
Living with Dementia: Preparing for Severe Weather – Part 1
You and the elderly loved ones you care for can prepare for severe weather. Here's where to start.
Feb 8, 2023
Never Underestimate a Person Living with Dementia
This man taught Joshua Hunter an important lesson about dementia--and about life.
Dec 14, 2022
Holiday Travel and Dementia
If you have a loved one with dementia who will be accompanying you on a trip during the holidays, give these tips a try.
Jan 7, 2022
You’re Wanting to Know Who I Am
There are times when someone living with dementia doesn’t know me or calls me other people and curses when I tell them I am me!
Mar 12, 2021
How to Respond to Unfounded Accusations When Dementia Is Involved
Have you ever been accused of lying or stealing, even though you were just looking to help?
Dec 28, 2020
Making Sense of Sundowning
When you care for a person with dementia, it doesn’t take long before you hear someone whisper the expression, “He’s sundowning.”
Apr 28, 2020
Dementia and COVID-19
People around the world are struggling to understand the global pandemic that COVID-19 has created.
Dec 10, 2019
Why You Need a Dementia Safety Plan
How can you keep your loved one safe? Creating a dementia safety plan is a great place to start.
Jul 30, 2019
The Medical Appointment – Be Prepared
The nurse said, “Good morning, I will be taking your blood pressure first.” “No!” Betty said. “You are not!”
May 1, 2019
Curious About the Relationship between Cannabis and Dementia?
As with so many medications and drugs, it really is a buyer/manager beware situation. If it seems too good to be true, it probably is.
Mar 19, 2019
Dana Hentschel Earns PAC Trainer Certification
Dana Hentschel has earned the Certified Independent Trainer designation for the Positive Approach® to Care .
Nov 4, 2018
Sleep and Dementia
If you’re a caregiver to a person living with dementia, you know how important a good night’s sleep is-- and how rare it can be.
Aug 18, 2018
Learning the Art of the Ask
How can you best support a person with dementia? Renowned dementia educator Teepa Snow has some ideas.
Jul 17, 2018
Using Music to Enhance Quality of Life When Your Parent Has Dementia
Why is music such a good way to connect with a parent who has dementia? The answer lies in the brain. This article explains more.
May 31, 2018
Activities You Can Do with a Loved One Living with Dementia
If someone you love is living with dementia, what kinds of activities are best? This article offers a few tips.
May 29, 2018
GUEST COLUMN: Music of Your Life for Your Life
Listening to preferred music is especially beneficial for older adults with Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, and Parkinson’s disease.
May 10, 2018
Dealing with “Sundowning” in an Elderly Loved One
Many people with Alzheimer's disease experience sundowning, or increased confusion and agitation in the late afternoon or early evening.
Apr 26, 2018
What Not to Say to a Parent with Dementia
What you don't say to a parent with dementia is as important as what you do. Guest blogger Rosanne Burke explains more.
Apr 25, 2018
How to Talk to Children When a Grandparent Has Dementia
When an elderly loved one is diagnosed with dementia, what do you tell younger members of the family?
Mar 29, 2018
Five Sweet Gifts: Unexpected Blessings from Caregiving
If you're caring for an elderly loved one, there are often blessings embedded in the experience.
Feb 21, 2018
Tips for Overcoming Bathing Challenges with an Elderly Loved One
Why does a person resist your help when they are no longer taking care of their personal hygiene?
Jan 29, 2018
Tools and Resources to Fill a Dementia Caregiver’s Toolbox
Caring for an elderly loved one with dementia or Alzheimer's disease can be stressful. These seven tips will make life a little easier.
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