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Alzheimer's and Dementia

Expert advice and tested tips for the 15 million Americans who are providing Alzheimer’s care and dementia care. Learn how to spot the warning signs, handle difficult behaviors, communicate with patients, and enhance their quality of life.
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It's almost that time of the year again. While some people look forward to an extra hour of sleep, dementia patients and dementia caregivers may have a more difficult time adapting to daylight savings. Daylight Saving Time, Time Change, Daylight Saving, Daylight Savings, Daylight Savings Time, Saving Time, Time Of The Year, Some People
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Time Change
Daylight Saving
Daylight Savings
Daylight Savings Time
Saving Time
Time Of The Year
Some People
Daylight Saving Time Can Trigger Sundowning Behaviors
It's almost that time of the year again. While some people look forward to an extra hour of sleep, dementia patients and dementia caregivers may have a more difficult time adapting to daylight savings.
"When a senior develops Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia, it impacts their whole family—even the youngest members." Read these tips on how to explain Alzheimer's to children. How To Explain, Grandma And Grandpa, Alzheimers, A Child, Disease, Couple Photos
How To Explain
Grandma And Grandpa
Alzheimers
A Child
Disease
Couple Photos
Explaining Alzheimer’s to a Child
"When a senior develops Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia, it impacts their whole family—even the youngest members." Read these tips on how to explain Alzheimer's to children.
I see Mum fading in and out of reality, sometimes recognizing the severity of her illness and other times not even realizing something is wrong. All I can do is go through the motions with her. Eli Lilly, Aging Population, Family Caregiver, Going Through The Motions, Doctor Appointment, Quick Reads, Behavior Change, Mental Strength, Healthcare System
Eli Lilly
Aging Population
Family Caregiver
Going Through The Motions
Doctor Appointment
Quick Reads
Behavior Change
Mental Strength
Healthcare System
Behavior Changes and the Progression of Dementia
I see Mum fading in and out of reality, sometimes recognizing the severity of her illness and other times not even realizing something is wrong. All I can do is go through the motions with her.
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The Last Ten Years
Relationship Things
Book Editing
Hard Questions
Adventure Inspiration
Small Business Success
Feeling Frustrated
Guy Names
Nonfiction Books
Navigating Dementia is Hard Stuff
For the last ten years, Mum and I have been navigating a different kind of relationship. Things turn into a kind of dance with dementia, and sometimes it’s awfully hard.
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Halloween
Home Décor
Garden Birdhouses
Up Halloween
Garden Lovers
Birdhouse
Bird House
Birds
Outdoor Decor
Home is All About Heart, Especially for the Elderly
For dementia patients, “home” is more than just a place where they had once lived. It’s a sense of love and safety that stems from their surroundings.
Younger generations are surprisingly insightful and adaptive when it comes to handling forgetfulness and dementia-related behaviors. See what techniques this teenager uses to continue spending quality time with his grandmother. Judo, Muay Thai, Aikido, Jiu Jitsu, Michelle Lewin, Memory Care, Boxing Workout, Wing Chun, Health Quotes
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Muay Thai
Aikido
Jiu Jitsu
Michelle Lewin
Memory Care
Boxing Workout
Wing Chun
Health Quotes
5 Dementia Tips from a Grandson
Younger generations are surprisingly insightful and adaptive when it comes to handling forgetfulness and dementia-related behaviors. See what techniques this teenager uses to continue spending quality time with his grandmother.
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Maine Coon
Dylan Moran
Purebred Cats
Pet Friendly House
Cat Pose
Elderly Care
Cat Sleeping
Cat Sitting
All About Cats
Alzheimer’s and Sleep Disorders: Expert Answers to 6 Common Questions
Individuals living with Alzheimer’s often experience sleep issues, and if they’re not sleeping well, neither are you. Use these expert tips to help everyone in your household get some much-needed shut-eye.
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Reflection Ideas
Photography Reflection
Lewy Body
Mirror Photography
Spine Health
Reflection Photography
Clear Thinking
Caregiver
Anosognosia: When Dementia Patients Can’t Recognize Their Impairment
When someone with dementia is unaware of their cognitive impairment, others may not know how to interact with them. Learn from experienced caregivers how to cope with a loved one’s lack of awareness and adapt everyday activities to minimize confusion and frustration.
Dementia expert, Teepa Snow, shares techniques for responding to commonly repeated phrases and minimizing the frustration that families often experience when dealing with this symptom. Record Players, Trigger Points, Record Player Room, Old Record Player, Frozen Shoulder, Occupational Therapist
Record Players
Trigger Points
Record Player Room
Old Record Player
Frozen Shoulder
Occupational Therapist
Dementia Repetition & Garrulity: How to Handle Dementia Communication Cycles
Dementia expert, Teepa Snow, shares techniques for responding to commonly repeated phrases and minimizing the frustration that families often experience when dealing with this symptom.
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Windows Themes
Foliage Wall
Dark Weather
Sunny Autumn
Peel And Stick Wall Mural
Autumn Foliage
Fabric Wall Art
Woodland Christmas
The Meadows
Sundown Syndrome Can Worsen During Fall and Winter Months
Sundown syndrome can happen year round, but during autumn and winter, the effects can be magnified due to shorter days and darker weather. Make sure you are aware of the causes and signs as well as the treatments for this complication of dementia.
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Digital Coin
Staff Training
Filing Taxes
House Of Representatives
Buy Bitcoin
Income Tax
Global Economy
Crypto Currencies
Remote Jobs
Caregiving Topics & Elder Care Resource Guide
The important factors that increase risk of Alzheimer's - age, family history and heredity can't be changed, but emerging evidence suggests there may be other factors we can influence.
In honor of World Alzheimer's Day ~ “Love is not a memory, it’s a feeling in the heart and soul; never to be forgotten. This disease can take away almost everything, but not the love.” --Michele, an Alzheimer’s caregiver Download your free Alzheimer’s Caregiving Guide to discover insights from caregivers and patients: http://www.agingcare.com/eBook/Alzheimers Elderly Caregiver, Love Your Parents, Alzheimer Care, Caregiver Resources, Hard Puzzles, Forms Of Communication, Health Habits, Hold My Hand
Elderly Caregiver
Love Your Parents
Alzheimer Care
Caregiver Resources
Hard Puzzles
Forms Of Communication
Health Habits
Hold My Hand
The Caregiver's Resource Library
In honor of World Alzheimer's Day ~ “Love is not a memory, it’s a feeling in the heart and soul; never to be forgotten. This disease can take away almost everything, but not the love.” --Michele, an Alzheimer’s caregiver Download your free Alzheimer’s Caregiving Guide to discover insights from caregivers and patients: http://www.agingcare.com/eBook/Alzheimers
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Nature
Sundowners Syndrome
Sundown Syndrome
Alzheimers Caregivers
Fear Of The Unknown
Sunset Sky
Understanding and Minimizing Sundowning in Dementia Patients
Sundowner's Syndrome, or sundowning, in people with Alzheimer's disease causes sadness, agitation and fear during sunrise or sunset.
Choosing a new home for an elderly parent with dementia requires some additional research. It is important for caregivers to keep in mind… - AgingCare.com Las Vegas, Online Certificate Programs, Home Care Agency, Neonatal Nurse, Parenting Classes, Nursing Programs, Social Care, Health Care Services, Nursing Care
Las Vegas
Online Certificate Programs
Home Care Agency
Neonatal Nurse
Parenting Classes
Nursing Programs
Social Care
Health Care Services
Nursing Care
Senior Housing Options for Dementia Patients
Choosing a new home for an elderly parent with dementia requires some additional research. It is important for caregivers to keep in mind… - AgingCare.com
I recently found out the hard way that a vacation with a dementia patient isn't much of a vacation- AgingCare.com Whole Life Insurance, Wheelchair Friendly, Health Questions, Life Insurance Companies, Aging In Place, Life Insurance Policy, The Best Is Yet To Come
Whole Life Insurance
Wheelchair Friendly
Health Questions
Life Insurance Companies
Aging In Place
Life Insurance Policy
The Best Is Yet To Come
Traveling with a Dementia Patient Can be Trying
I recently found out the hard way that a vacation with a dementia patient isn't much of a vacation- AgingCare.com