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Understanding and Minimizing Sundowners Syndrome

The long list of symptoms associated with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia often includes baffling mood and behavior changes. One particularly disruptive group of symptoms that may arise in the middle and later stages of…

When a Loved One with Alzheimer's Doesn't Recognize You

Watching a loved one move through the stages of Alzheimer's disease (AD) can be one life's toughest and most heart-breaking challenges. If we had to list examples of emotions by the distress they cause us, at the top of the list would…

The Stages of Alzheimer’s Disease

The only certainty when diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease is that a senior’s condition will progressively worsen. The national Alzheimer’s Association has developed a very useful staging system to use as a frame of reference when coping…
Stages of Dementia

7 Stages Of Dementia & How To Prepare for Parents With It

Caring for someone with dementia doesn’t come naturally and isn’t easy. There are unfamiliar behaviors to manage, big decisions to make, and lots of emotions to work through. That’s why it’s essential to learn tried-and-true…
Home Care Services

6 Home Care Services That Should Be Offered

It's no secret that all home care businesses aren't created equal. Trying to decide which one is right for you and your family can be a huge challenge. There's a big difference between private home care and professional home care as…
Mental Illness in the Elderly

10 Symptoms of Mental Illness in the Elderly

Elderly behavioral problems can stem from a decline in mental health. In seniors, these issues frequently go undiagnosed or unaddressed. In fact, about 20% of U.S. adults age 55 or older experience some type of mental health concern,…