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Stages of Dementia: Activities of Daily Living - Eating
Learn tips and advice for helping those living with dementia to maintain their eating habits and enjoy mealtimes.
Behavior Modification
Dementia Catastrophic Reaction
Dementia catastrophic reactions can be overwhelming and difficult to understand for both the person with dementia and their caregivers. Learn more about what causes these reactions, common triggers, and how to respond and manage them in this helpful guide.
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Daily Activities for a Person with Dementia
Eating is one of the greatest pleasures of life, but it can become a challenge for those with dementia. Learn how to encourage adequate intake and assure a more pleasurable dining experience for your aging family member with dementia.
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Dementia Activity and Communication Tips
Learn how to effectively plan activities for dementia patients by focusing on their interests and previous experiences. Discover the importance of "mirroring" strategies, closed-ended questions and person-focused care. Read more on our blog.
Behavior Modification
Dementia Behavior Management A Guide for Caregivers
Dementia Behavior Management for the Caregiver" is a guidebook to help caregivers understand and respond to challenging behaviors in dementia patients.
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Constant Phone Calls: Dementia Confusion with the Telephone and Tips for Caregivers
As dementia progresses, it can become more difficult for your loved one to use the telephone. Learn how to monitor phone usage, block unwanted calls, and establish boundaries to reduce confusion and protect your loved one from scams and fraud.
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Dementia Behavior Training for the Caregiver
Providing in-home dementia care can be challenging. Understanding the personality of your family member with dementia is key to responding with a logical response, instead of an emotional one.
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Benefits of a Memory Box
Ease the stress of Alzheimer's with a personalized memory box filled with objects that trigger memories and provide cognitive exercise. Find out how these boxes can bring peace, familiarity, and nostalgia to seniors suffering from Alzheimer's disease.
Activities
Dementia Activity: Laundry Can be Fun
Doing the laundry can be a fun activity for those living with dementia when you use these simple tips.
Behavior Modification
How To Disrupt Sundowning Behavior
Sundowning behavior, also known as sundowner's syndrome, is a common condition in individuals with dementia and Alzheimer's disease. Learn about different approaches to managing this condition, including medications, environmental changes, and behavioral management techniques.