Archive for category: Dementia

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 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…
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 who is trying to understand the way someone with dementia experiences the world places her hand on her mother’s shoulder.

The Way Someone With Dementia Experiences the World and How You Can Help

The way someone with dementia experiences the world isn’t…
An older man experiencing dementia-related clothing problems chooses a shirt from his closet.

4 Tips for Solving Dementia-Related Clothing Problems

It is an ordinary morning, and you’re helping Dad prepare…
A woman experiencing enhanced independent living for someone with dementia smiles as she dries dishes in the kitchen.

Take Steps Towards Independent Living for Someone With Dementia

Everyday small triumphs for an individual with dementia—like…
A woman caring for a loved one with dementia plays music for them both to enjoy with headphones.

Caring for a Loved One With Dementia? Try These Creative Activity Ideas!

Caring for a loved one with dementia is unlike all other…