Updated Articles and Resources
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Foul Language and Dementia: Understanding Why It Might Occur and How to Respond
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Tuesday, April 30, 2013
Updated:
Monday, May 13, 2013
Consider these suggestions for how to cope with foul language in a loved one with dementia. -
How to Respond to Problems with Dressing in Dementia
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Tuesday, April 30, 2013
Updated:
Friday, May 10, 2013
Learn about some common difficulties with dressing that people with dementia experience and how you can help. -
Living with Alzheimer's: What to Say When Grandma's Not Nice
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Tuesday, April 30, 2013
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Friday, May 10, 2013
Wondering how to respond when someone says rude or hurtful things? Try these ways of coping with a loved one's inappropriate comments. -
Do Thyroid Disorders Cause Forgetfulness?
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Tuesday, April 30, 2013
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Friday, May 10, 2013
Learn how thyroid disorders including hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism can affect your ability to concentrate, remember, react and visually process information. -
What Is Palliative Care and How Can It Help Someone with Dementia?
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Tuesday, April 30, 2013
Updated:
Friday, May 10, 2013
Learn how palliative care is different than hospice care, when it may be appropriate for someone who has Alzheimer's or another dementia, and how it can help the person and her family members cope. -
Using Routines in Dementia
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Friday, March 29, 2013
Updated:
Friday, May 10, 2013
Learn how and why routines and schedules are helpful to people with dementia and their caregivers. -
Education and Training for People Living with Dementia and Their Caregivers
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Monday, February 25, 2013
Updated:
Friday, May 10, 2013
Does training and education really make a difference? -
Non-Drug Interventions for Dementia: 6 Steps to Decreasing Challenging Behaviors
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Monday, February 25, 2013
Updated:
Friday, May 10, 2013
Learn the 6 steps to take in order to implement non-drug approaches in Alzheimer's and other types of dementia. -
Can Too Many Medications Cause Symptoms of Dementia?
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Thursday, January 31, 2013
Updated:
Friday, May 10, 2013
Do you or your loved one take more than five medications? Learn about the risk of too many medications and how drug interactions can cause signs of delirium and dementia. -
What's the Difference Between Delirium and Dementia?
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Friday, November 30, 2012
Updated:
Friday, May 10, 2013
Confused about how to distinguish delirium from dementia? Here's a practical guide outlining the differences, as well as tips on how to spot delirium in someone who has dementia. -
Using Art with People with Alzheimer's
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Tuesday, October 30, 2012
Updated:
Friday, May 10, 2013
Using art with people who are living with Alzheimer's can be an effective way to provide meaningful activities. Learn about the benefits of art therapy in dementia, as well as practical ways to use... -
Using Music in Alzheimer's Disease
Created:
Friday, October 26, 2012
Updated:
Friday, May 10, 2013
In the midst of Alzheimer's disease, music can offer a calm reassurance for those who may be confused or anxious. Learn more about using music for those living with dementia, as well as how our mem... -
Shadowing in Alzheimer's
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Friday, October 26, 2012
Updated:
Friday, May 10, 2013
Learn what shadowing is, why people with Alzheimer's might be prone to this behavior, and how to effectively cope with and respond to it as a caregiver. -
Alzheimer’s and Catastrophic Reactions
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Wednesday, September 26, 2012
Updated:
Friday, May 10, 2013
Learn what catastrophic reactions are, why they can occur in people with dementia, how you should respond, and strategies to prevent them. -
Frequently Asked Questions About Nursing Homes and Dementia Care
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Thursday, May 31, 2012
Updated:
Friday, May 10, 2013
Do you have questions about nursing homes? I've compiled some frequently asked questions and answers on different care options, the associated benefits and concerns, and payment options. -
Home Health Care and Alzheimer’s
Created:
Thursday, May 31, 2012
Updated:
Friday, May 10, 2013
Wondering how home health care can help provide care for a loved one with Alzheimer's or another dementia? Here is a list of services that home care agencies typically provide, as well as payment o... -
Would a Dementia Unit Benefit My Loved One with Alzheimer’s Disease?
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Thursday, May 31, 2012
Updated:
Friday, May 10, 2013
As you research and choose a long term care facility for your loved one, you may come across some facilities that have special dementia care units. Learn what factors to consider as you decide what... -
How to Use a Behavior Log to Reduce Challenging Behaviors in Dementia
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Thursday, May 31, 2012
Updated:
Friday, May 10, 2013
Using a behavior log to monitor and reduce difficult behaviors in dementia may sound like a good idea, but do you know where to start? Learn how to develop an individualized log for your loved one,... -
9 Tips for Researching and Choosing a Nursing Home
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Thursday, April 26, 2012
Updated:
Friday, May 10, 2013
Not sure where to start when it comes to nursing homes? Here are some tips on steps to take and what to look for in this process. -
5 Tips for Adjusting to Living in a Nursing Home
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Thursday, April 26, 2012
Updated:
Friday, May 10, 2013
Are you moving to a nursing home? This change can be a difficult one, but many people thrive in this setting. Here are some research-based ideas on how to do that. -
Hoarding and Dementia
Created:
Saturday, March 31, 2012
Updated:
Friday, May 10, 2013
Learn about what hoarding is, why it sometimes accompanies dementia and how we can respond to it. -
Challenging Behaviors in Dementia
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Thursday, March 29, 2012
Updated:
Friday, May 10, 2013
Learn about different kinds of challenging behaviors in dementia, why they develop, their prevalence, and how to respond to them. -
Obsessive-Compulsive Behavior and Dementia
Created:
Thursday, March 29, 2012
Updated:
Friday, May 10, 2013
Sometimes challenging behaviors in dementia take the form of obsessive-compulsive actions. Learn about what those behaviors are, why they develop and how we can respond to them. -
Wandering and Alzheimer's Disease
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Wednesday, March 28, 2012
Updated:
Friday, May 10, 2013
Learn about different kinds of wandering, what causes them, how to prevent and respond to wandering, and how to search for a missing loved one. -
Physical Causes of Challenging Behaviors in Dementia
Created:
Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Updated:
Friday, May 10, 2013
What if your loved one's difficult behaviors were her way to convey pain or discomfort? Physical problems and unmet needs can cause some people with dementia to display challenging behaviors. Revie... -
Psychological/Cognitive Causes of Challenging Behaviors in Dementia
Created:
Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Updated:
Friday, May 10, 2013
Sometimes, there are internal factors, such as what someone is feeling or thinking, that affect behavior in Alzheimer's and other dementias. Review these psychological and cognitive causes of chall... -
Environmental / External Causes of Challenging Behaviors in Dementia
Created:
Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Updated:
Friday, May 10, 2013
Some causes of challenging behaviors in dementia are environmental, meaning that the behaviors are influenced by what's around, and outside of, the person. Review these external causes to evaluate ... -
Gifts for Those with Early Alzheimer's or Dementia
Created:
Monday, November 14, 2011
Updated:
Friday, May 10, 2013
Perhaps you’re thinking about the upcoming holidays. Whether it’s Christmas, Hannukuh, Kwanza, Winter, Birthdays, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, Valentine’s Day or your a... -
Choosing an Assisted Living Facility for Your Loved One with Dementia
Created:
Wednesday, January 05, 2011
Updated:
Friday, May 10, 2013
Choosing an assisted living facility for your loved one with dementia is not simply a matter of finding one that's closest to you or that you can afford. There are key factors that will help you de... -
Does Air Pollution Increase the Risk Of Developing Alzheimer's Disease?
Created:
Tuesday, April 30, 2013
Updated:
Tuesday, April 30, 2013
Learn how the quality of the air you breathe may impact your chances of developing Alzheimer's disease. -
Cam Dementia Cause People to Lose Their Inhibitions?
Created:
Tuesday, April 30, 2013
Updated:
Tuesday, April 30, 2013
Have you noticed that sometimes people with Alzheimer's disease do surprising things? Here's one reason. -
What Is Mixed Dementia?
Created:
Tuesday, April 30, 2013
Updated:
Tuesday, April 30, 2013
Wondering what "mixed dementia" means? Learn about the definition, prevalence, symptoms, progression and treatment of mixed dementia.