

Changing Room Layouts
Just one alteration in the layout of a room can make all the difference for someone with dementia. It can mean not getting confused where...
Dec 5, 2020
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Caregiving with the Person-Centered Approach
Caregiving from a person-centered perspective is widely seen as one respectful and honoring approach to care. The fundamental principle...
Dec 4, 2020
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Caregiving with the Best Friends Approach
One approach to caregiving and dementia care is the Best Friends Approach. It pulls on themes of person-centered care, especially...
Dec 4, 2020
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Staying Hydrated
Staying hydrated is a concern for older adults, especially seniors living with dementia. As the body gets older, signals that tell the...
Nov 29, 2020
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Speaking with Their Doctor
Developing a good relationship with a loved one’s doctor as a caregiver is crucial in the journey with dementia. Not only do health care...
Nov 29, 2020
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Responding to Hard Questions
One of the significant challenges of caregiving for someone with progressive dementia is knowing how to respond to difficult questions...
Nov 29, 2020
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Limiting Sleep Issues & Sundowning
Sleep issues and sundowning oftentimes prove frustrating for caregivers, but there are quite a few ways to reduce their happening....
Nov 29, 2020
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Working with Personality & Behavior Alterations
As dementia alters the cells in the brain, behavior and personality changes are typical symptoms. This can make the advancing stages of...
Nov 29, 2020
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Novel Therapies Address Depression
Early signs of some form of dementia include a depressed mood. As the disease advances, depression, anxiety, and apathy are prevalent...
Nov 29, 2020
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Fight Isolation with Comedy & Social Connection
Social isolation is an all too common occurrence for individuals living with dementia. But, it is important and beneficial to maintain...
Nov 29, 2020
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Employing Humor & Pursuing Laughter
Receiving a dementia diagnosis is a life-altering event, and as the disease progresses, there are any number of valid things that get a...
Nov 29, 2020
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