When you are the person in charge of someone else’s care, and that person has dementia — and is your parent — life feels more stressful than usual. Being a child of a parent with dementia is difficult on so many different levels. Not only do you have to consider that you are losing the… […]
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As the symptoms of dementia progress, it’s not uncommon for patients to begin to exhibit occasional aggression towards others. This can easily be one of the scariest things for family members to witness, because they are not used to their loved one behaving in this way. Examples of this might be a loved one lashing… […]
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More than 6 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease, and that number is projected to increase to 13 million by 2050 according to the Alzheimer’s Association. Alzheimer’s is a disease in the brain that affects thinking, behavior and memory. The Alzheimer’s Association has made great strides in raising awareness of the disease over the… […]
Let’s face it, communicating with a loved one with dementia can be a challenge. Depending on the severity of their symptoms, it could range anywhere from slightly different than normal, to nearly impossible. However, there are strategies you can employ to facilitate communicating with your loved one. The key is adjusting your own speech to… […]
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When people first find out that their loved one is suffering from dementia, one common inclination is to learn everything they can about the condition. There are a lot of misconceptions surrounding dementia, and doing your own research really does pay. The first thing to know is that dementia is a major neurocognitive disorder and… […]
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When you are caring for a parent with dementia, it’s important that you are providing therapeutic activities that will keep them motivated and stimulated in their day-to-day life. This will help improve the quality of life for your parent with dementia, and ensure that they feel good and in control themselves. There is a lot… […]
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Dementia isn’t easy for anyone – it’s frustrating and stressful for both the person who is experiencing the condition and their family. If you’re looking for long-term care for a loved one, you’re probably facing difficult decisions. You want to make sure that they can live the best life possible but you also have to… […]
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Spending time with a loved one with dementia isn’t just about rehashing old memories—it can also be about living in the moment and experiencing something new together. While it might be easier to keep him or her safe in the confines of their home, there can be many benefits to getting out of the house… […]
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Driving is an American institution. It can be very hard to convince an aging parent that they may want to consider not driving anymore. This goes even more so for an aging parent suffering from dementia symptoms. A part of what makes things difficult is that while an aging parent might be capable of understanding… […]
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When a loved one begins to exhibit the first signs of dementia, this can be a scary time for everyone. For the person with dementia, it could mean living in a new and more challenging reality; for the family, a new level of responsibility. What can be most disconcerting is that your loved one may… […]
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