

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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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