Dementia
Communicating With Someone With Dementia: A Caregiver’s Guide to Connection
If you love someone living with dementia, you already know how much can change in the way you talk to each other.…
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Bathing Someone With Dementia: A Caregiver’s Guide When a Loved One Refuses to Shower
If you dread bath time more than almost any other part of your caregiving day, please know you are not alone. Bathing…
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Dementia Wandering: How to Keep a Loved One Safe and Prevent Wandering
If you care for someone living with dementia, few moments are as frightening as turning around to find they’ve slipped out the…
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Sundowning Syndrome: A Caregiver’s Guide to Evening Confusion in Dementia
A compassionate, practical guide to sundowning syndrome — why it happens, how to recognize the signs, and what family caregivers can do to ease late-day confusion in loved ones with dementia.
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Early Signs of Dementia Families Shouldn’t Ignore: A Compassionate Guide for Caregivers
When you notice a loved one struggling to remember a familiar name, repeating the same question within minutes, or suddenly having trouble…
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Signs Your Parent May Need Memory Care
Watching a parent struggle with memory loss is one of the most difficult experiences a family caregiver can face. You may notice…
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How to Slow Alzheimer’s Progression
Alzheimer’s doesn’t show up overnight. It builds quietly for years, sometimes decades. The good news. Research is crystal clear that non-medication interventions…
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Grieving on a Loop: Alzheimer’s, Death, and What Caregivers Can Do
This is one of the hardest parts of Alzheimer’s. It’s grief on a loop. And you’re right. Telling them “the truth” over…
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What are some common questions to assess for dementia?
There are many questions that healthcare professionals use to assess if someone has dementia. Here are a few examples: What day of…
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What should you do if your parent with dementia forgets your name?
If your parent with dementia forgets your name, it can be a difficult and emotional experience. Here are some strategies to consider…