Struggle to communicate with someone suffering from Dementia or Alzheimer's? These 20 easy, expert tips will keep the conversation flowing!

Dementia can be broken down in to 3 main stages. Check out this article on what difficulties come with each stage and tips to help your loved one live their life to the fullest no matter what stage they are in.

It is important that you understand the difference between Alzheimer's and dementia. You can check out our guide here to learn more.

Here are 15 nursing care plans (NCP) and nursing diagnoses for patients with Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia.

Some slowing of our cognitive processing abilities is expected as we age. During holiday get togethers we may notice family members behaving differently. We’ve consulted with Jessie Hillock, a Certified Dementia Practitioner, Licensed Speech Language Pathologist and Family Coach, to bring more insight.

Dementia vs. Alzheimer’s Dementia A brain related disorder caused by disease and other conditions. Many, including Alzheimer’s disease, stroke, thyroid issues, vitamin deficiencies, reactions to medicines, and brain tumors. Permanent damage that comes in stages. 65 years and older. Issues with memory, focus and attention visual perception, reasoning, judgment, and comprehension Alzheimer’s A type of …

Vascular dementia is caused by reduced blood supply to the brain due to diseased blood vessels.

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If you are finding it difficult to talk to a parent or loved one who suffers from dementia, these following 13 tips may help. Approach conversations gently and calmly. Be as direct as possible (i.e, use names instead of pronouns). Don't keep trying to correct them. Avoid open-ended questions.

Alzheimer's Disease and related dementias are irreversible. However, reversible causes of dementia exist and can be effectively managed.

Tools to preserve quality of life and to spark memories Continuing my series on Tips and Tools for Lewy Body Dementia in the later stages, we will talk today about maybe the most important and

These 12 essential tips for dementia caregivers cover how to improve communication, handling difficult behavior, & making them feel safe and well-cared-for.

Dementia is a tragic condition that affects cognitive function, memory, and reasoning skills. Here are 5 warning signs someone might have it.

According to the Alzheimer’s Association, someone in the United States develops Alzheimer’s disease every 66 seconds. Make a difference in the fight a

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Alzheimer's Disease is the leading type of Dementia that affects more than 6 million people within the United States. Alzheimer's typically affects those that

Managing Alzheimer and dementia is challenging. A good way to keep your loved one engaged is using simple activities. Keeping your loved one active.

Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease. Dementia is the word used to describe the symptoms that result from any one of these illnesses. read more on our blog.

Care options for Seniors with Dementia. Caring for an aging loved one with Alzheimer's symptoms can be very exhausting. Keep reading for care options for seniors with dementia.

Someone dealing with dementia can sometimes be hard to communicate with; follow these tips to make the communication effective and easier.

Dementia is the gradual deterioration and loss of a person's ability to process their thoughts.

Alzheimer’s and Sleep: Herbs, Spices, and Other Supplements This Is Part 2 of a Two-Part Series on Alzheimer’s and Sleep How Can We Improve our Caliber of Sleep? There are ...

Dementia has a number of early signs, and losing time is one of them. Everyone can be prone to losing track of time, but when someone has a hard time remembering the curren...

It is important that you understand the difference between Alzheimer's and dementia. You can check out our guide here to learn more.

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As a dementia or Alzheimers caregiver, one of the scariest thing to consider is having your loved one wander off and get lost, hurt or worse. Here are some tips, ideas and products to help you stay on top of your loved one's dementia wandering.

If you have a family member or friend aged 65 or older, you should familiarize yourself with the early signs of Alzheimer's disease. Read more

As an Alzheimer or dementia caregiver, there really is nothing more heartbreaking to hear than your loved one wants to "go home".

Today we are going talk about confabulation, delusions and hallucinations in dementia and Alzheimers and why our loved ones lie. PLUS tips and ideas for how to protect them and ourselves as caregivers when these stories get out of control.

As a dementia & Alzheimers caregiver, you may be wondering why your loved one does the same thing over an over again. This can be something like asking the same questions over and over, or cycling through repetitive behaviors. Tips and ideas for how to help with repetitive behaviors.

As a dementia caregiver, we have all had that moment when we look at our loved one and think, who is this hateful person? Here are some tips & ideas we can do to make the sting a little less.

As a dementia or Alzheimers caregiver, one of the most frustrating things when you start taking care is figuring our what medication our loved ones are taking. Tips and ideas for how to find out what treatments they are given and what pills they are taking!

When should you take away the keys or get their driving privileges revoked? Tips and ideas for how to explain why Alzheimers or dementia loved ones can't drive their car anymore.

As an Alzheimer or dementia caregiver, there really is nothing more heartbreaking to hear than your loved one wants to "go home".

Some fun and practical tips and ideas about how to stop "yelling" at your dementia or Alzheimers loved one!