Nonverbal Tips to Overcome Dementia Communication Challenges
Communicating effectively with someone with dementia isn’t always easy. At different stages, dementia may affect a person’s ability to speak and remember words, to hear
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Communicating effectively with someone with dementia isn’t always easy. At different stages, dementia may affect a person’s ability to speak and remember words, to hear
As any family caregiver to a loved one with dementia knows, regular bathing can be a struggle. The person with Alzheimer’s could regard bathing as
After a busy day providing care for someone you love with dementia, a good night’s sleep is essential to recharge and prepare for the next
For her whole adult life, Mom has been quiet, reserved, and kind to everyone. Her friends and family have always known they could count on
We are what we eat, as the saying goes, and that’s shown to be the case with certain types of foods and an increased risk
While lighthearted fear goes hand-in-hand with the Halloween season, for a senior with dementia, it’s no laughing matter. Fear and anxiety are common in dementia,
A common concern for older adults, especially for those who are adjusting to a new diagnosis of Alzheimer’s or other dementia, is the fear of losing
Whether an older loved one with dementia was an art major in college or never once picked up a paintbrush, introducing art as part of
Isolation in older adults is more prevalent than we’d like to admit, and the effects can be devastating. The other side of the coin, however,
When we are working with those diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, it is important to know their stories. What is their history? Where did they live? Who