Guns and Dementia
If you care for a loved one with dementia and have a gun in your home, you’ll want to pay attention to the risk of danger.
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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.
Oct 16, 2018
Meeting the Spiritual Needs of a Person Living with Dementia
Spirituality remains strong within a person and usually doesn’t change with a diagnosis of dementia.
Oct 8, 2018
What Law Enforcement Officials Need to Know About Dementia
As the population ages, law enforcement officers will encounter more and more people living with dementia.
Oct 8, 2018
What is Lewy Body Dementia?
Lewy Body dementia (LBD) is a type of dementia that is characterized by tiny deposits of a protein in the brain called Lewy bodies.
Sep 11, 2018
Considerations for People Diagnosed with Early-Onset Alzheimer’s
Getting an accurate diagnosis of Alzheimer’s at any age can be a long and frustrating process, and even more so if you are younger.
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.
Aug 8, 2018
Sex, Intimacy and Dementia
It’s time to wake up and be realistic about what happens in the bedrooms of aging Americans, including those who have dementia.
Aug 1, 2018
The Importance of Capturing your Parents’ Life Story When They Have Dementia
Why is it important to hear and record your parents' stories while they can still tell them? This article offers some insights.
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.
Jul 2, 2018
How to Talk to Loved Ones About Their Illness
Talking to a loved one about his or her illness is rarely easy. These tips will help you make the most of these delicate conversations.
Jun 10, 2018
Participating in Alzheimer and Dementia-Related Clinical Studies
Could participating in a clinical trial be right for you or your elderly loved one? This article explains the pros and cons.
Jun 10, 2018
Making Independence Day Activities Senior-Friendly
How might you adapt traditional activities to make them senior-friendly? This article offers a few ideas.
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 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?
Feb 2, 2018
Paranoid Parents: Dos and Don’ts
Why is your parent being irrational? Should you just shrug it off and let it go, or be concerned? This article offers some tips.
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.
Jan 23, 2018
How to Deal with Hoarding, Hiding or Collecting
If an elderly loved one has dementia, don't be surprised if you notice hoarding behavior. This article offers a few tips for caregivers.
Dec 9, 2017
Can Hospital Delirium Be Prevented?
What is this condition? Why does it happen? Is there anything you can do to prevent it? This article explains the basics.
Jul 7, 2017
3 Misconceptions about Capacity in Estate Planning
In my work with clients, I’ve learned that people often have misconceptions about capacity. This article discusses the three most common.
Jun 25, 2016
Down the River and Through the Woods – A Family Care Partner’s Journey
Linda Arndt navigated the long-term care maze during her mother’s dementia journey.
Mar 26, 2016
Dementia and Hearing Loss
Seventy-one percent of people over age 70 are affected by hearing loss. Add dementia to the mix and things can be even more difficult.
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