It wasn’t that long ago that we were isolating from one another to protect against spreading COVID-19. The elderly were particularly vulnerable, so additional precautions
When providing care for a family member with dementia, it’s important to remind yourself that you ARE capable, you ARE doing an excellent job, and
If you haven’t been making yourself a priority over the last year, you’re not alone. Most caregivers face countless mental, financial and logistical hurdles when
Sleep issues and dementia often go hand in hand, especially when awareness of time and time of day deteriorate. As the rest of the household
But at what point do you decide to get your loved one more help than you can provide? You want them to keep their way of life,
As we age, we often experience normal changes in our sleeping patterns, such as becoming sleepy earlier, waking up earlier, or experiencing less deep sleep.
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The relieving nature of a regular routine can be even more potent for people suffering from Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. People suffering
As a caregiver, you need to examine and track the who, what, when, where, how and to what extent the behavior occurs to figure out
As the two of you are walking down an aisle in your neighborhood grocery store, your loved one launches into a profanity-laced tirade without warning.
Techniques for managing AD aggression, such as redirecting their attention or medication, can certainly help. The key to handling anger and aggression is finding out what is
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