Behavior Modification
Dementia medications for the elderly can help manage symptoms like memory loss and confusion, but they also come with potential side effects and limited effectiveness. Learn how to weigh the pros and cons to make informed care decisions.
Medical Conditions
One caregiver's story of dealing with a loved one with dementia who wants to eat constantly.
Activities
Learn how to promote independence and respect privacy and dignity when helping elderly loved ones with dementia with their dressing. From promoting independence to creating a routine, these tips can improve the dressing experience for those with dementia.
Behavior Modification
Dealing with sundowner's syndrome in a loved one with dementia can be exhausting for family caregivers. Learn about the causes and symptoms of sundowner's and tips for managing it through medication, environmental and behavioral approaches.
Behavior Modification
A rummage box can help dementia patients by reducing stress and anxiety through familiar objects that provide comfort and engagement. Learn how this simple yet effective tool promotes memory recall, soothes agitation, and enhances emotional well-being.
Treatment Options
Learn about the benefits of early diagnosis, common signs and symptoms, and potential causes of dementia. Understand the various treatment options and how they can improve the quality of life for those affected by dementia.
Activities
Discover how music therapy can bring peace, comfort, and unity to the lives of dementia patients and their caregivers. Learn about the benefits of music therapy and how it can be used as a treatment for dementia, as well as Catherine Frayne's personal story of using music to connect with her mother.
Behavior Modification
Caring for a loved one with dementia is a journey filled with challenges and rewards. One key aspect to maintain their quality of life is to engage them in activities tailored to their needs and preferences.
Aging In Place
Memory boxes are a valuable tool for seniors, helping them stay connected to their past. They come in different forms like baby memory boxes and wedding memory boxes, as well as those for loved ones who have passed away.
Behavior Modification
Learn about the latest FDA approved medications for Alzheimer's, as well as person-centered dementia care strategies to help improve the quality of life for those suffering from the disease. With an estimated 8 million people 65 and older projected to develop Alzheimer's by 2030.
Behavior Modification
Struggling with repetitive questions and challenging behaviors from a loved one with dementia? Diane Carbo shares 50 practical tips for overcoming these common issues and improving your dementia home care strategy.
Behavior Modification
Learn how strategically lying to a loved one with dementia can reduce stress and maintain peace. The author shares their experiences of lying about food choices and loved ones' whereabouts to improve the overall wellbeing of the person with dementia.