Archive for category: Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care

A caregiver offers reassurance to her elderly husband during a hospital stay with dementia.

Navigating a Hospital Stay With Dementia: A Family Caregiver’s Guide

Standing in a hospital corridor can feel overwhelming under the…
As a tactic for managing dementia agitation, a caregiver plays her elderly client’s favorite songs.

Managing Dementia Agitation With Music-Based Care

What should be a quick morning routine suddenly turns into a…
A caregiver who noticed some early dementia behaviors in her client helps her navigate the stairs in her home.

5 Early Dementia Behaviors That Are Easy to Explain Away

Families are often surprised by how many early dementia behaviors…
A senior man who has just undergone a new dementia screening speaks about the results with his doctor.

Dementia Screening Moves Forward With a Breakthrough Blood Test

Breaking Ground in Alzheimer’s Detection: A Dementia Screening…
A woman smiles as she enjoys making story ornaments, one of the best holiday activities for someone with dementia.

One of the Best Holiday Activities for Someone With Dementia

The holiday season has a way of drawing out nostalgia. A song…
A woman receiving treatment for Alzheimer’s at home smiles as she relaxes on her sofa after her injection.

Treatment for Alzheimer’s Enters a New Age With At-Home Leqembi

Families touched by Alzheimer’s know how challenging even the…
A man who struggles with dementia and poor judgment is comforted by his wife.

5 Ways to Prevent the Dangers of Dementia and Poor Judgment

You’re enjoying a simple walk with Dad when, suddenly, he lashes…
A woman pauses to gaze out the window to ease feelings of anger and frustration in dementia care.

Feeling Anger and Frustration in Dementia Care? Try This.

Caring for someone with dementia demands patience, empathy, and…
A man utilizes dementia care through sports memories to engage his father.

How Dementia Care Through Sports Memories Sparks Connection

Ask someone to share their favorite sports memory, and you’ll…
caregiver comforting his senior mother with Alzheimer's

Are You Unintentionally Making These Alzheimer’s Caregiving Mistakes?

No one hands you a manual for this. You try your best. You…
A caregiver trying to communicate with someone with Alzheimer’s wraps an arm around a smiling older woman.

Trying to Communicate With Someone With Alzheimer’s? Try These Nonverbal Tips.

You ask a simple question: “Which shirt would you like…
A woman reads through questions from her caregiver checklist while talking on the phone with a potential home care provider.

Considering Home Care? This Caregiver Checklist Will Help You Make the Best Choice!

When you’re thinking about care at home for someone you love,…