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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.

READ MORE: THE STAGES OF ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE Know When to Seek Professional Help “Unfortunately, if wandering is a nightly event, a senior cannot be left

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

READ MORE: THE STAGES OF ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE What are the symptoms? Memory loss is one of the earliest symptoms, along with a gradual decline of