Memory Café: Social Activities for People with Dementia
What is a Memory Café? A Memory Café is a comfortable, supportive environment where people with dementia and their family caregivers can...
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Ormond Manor
Jun 28 min read
“Walking With Fay,” a Dementia Caregiving Journey
Carolyn Birrell shares the heartwarming and heartbreaking story of caring for her mother Fay through the stages of dementia. Their...
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Ormond Manor
May 275 min read
Traveling with Dementia: 6 Ways to Know If It Will Work
Traveling with dementia can still be possible When your older adult has Alzheimer’s disease or dementia, it doesn’t automatically mean...
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Ormond Manor
May 196 min read
How to Deal with Aggressive Dementia Behavior: 14 Tips
Use calming techniques to de-escalate aggressive dementia behavior Some people with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia may enter a combative...
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Ormond Manor
May 122 min read
6 Sensory Activities for Dementia Calm and Soothe
Sensory activities for dementia reduce agitation, calm, and soothe It’s difficult to stand by and watch your older adult with Alzheimer’s...
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Ormond Manor
May 54 min read
7 Ways to Reduce Aggressive Dementia Behaviors
Preparation reduces aggressive dementia behavior and increases safety Alzheimer’s disease and dementia can cause aggressive behavior,...
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Ormond Manor
Apr 308 min read
Alzheimer’s Test: 12 Questions
By Connie Chow, Founder at DailyCaring Quick links How the SAGE Test works How to take the SAGE Test at home Take the SAGE Test now Why...
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Ormond Manor
Apr 285 min read
10 Non-drug Ways to Manage Lewy Body Dementia Symptoms
Lewy body dementia symptoms are especially tough to manage Lewy body dementia is a complex disease that includes physical, cognitive, and...
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Ormond Manor
Apr 203 min read
What Is Lewy Body Dementia? 5 Main Symptoms
Get the facts about Lewy body dementia Lewy body dementia is a progressive, degenerative brain disease. It’s the third most common form...
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Ormond Manor
Apr 166 min read
14 Ways to Calm Dementia Screaming and Crying
Dementia can cause intense emotional outbursts When caring for someone with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia, there may be times when they...
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Ormond Manor
Apr 55 min read
How to Understand and Manage Dementia Behaviors: A Comprehensive Guide
Learning about dementia behaviors reduces caregiving stress Alzheimer’s disease and dementia inevitably cause changes in behavior as the...
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Ormond Manor
Mar 304 min read
13 Ways to Create a Dementia-Friendly Environment at Home
Simple changes at home make life easier for people with dementia Everyday life can be challenging for someone with Alzheimer’s disease or...
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Ormond Manor
Mar 212 min read
Free Coloring Pages for Seniors: Our Top 5 Picks
Creative activities like coloring relieve stress and benefit seniors Coloring may sound like a simple activity, but more and more people...
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Ormond Manor
Mar 204 min read
6 Reasons Dementia Caregivers Avoid Taking Breaks
Don’t avoid getting help with caregiving “I can manage fine without a break.” “I can’t find affordable help.” “Nobody looks after her as...
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Ormond Manor
Mar 183 min read
Spot 4 Early Signs of Alzheimer’s Disease
It can be scary and confusing if there are changes in your older adult’s memory or behavior. Homewatch CareGivers explains why early...
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Ormond Manor
Mar 104 min read
9 Engaging Activities for Low Vision Seniors with Alzheimer’s or Dementia
Find activities that suit cognitive ability and level of vision Activities help stimulate the mind and memory and keep older adults...
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Mar 35 min read
9 Ways to Manage Dementia Rummaging Behavior
Dementia can cause seniors to rummage through belongings When seniors with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease won’t stop rummaging through...
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Ormond Manor
Feb 253 min read
10 Easy Crafts for Seniors with Dementia: Inexpensive DIY Ideas
Seniors with dementia need engagement and fun Even if someone has Alzheimer’s disease or another type of dementia, they still need to...
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Ormond Manor
Feb 183 min read
4 Ways to Respond to Repetitive Questions in Dementia
People with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia may repeat the same thing over and over Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias cause...
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Ormond Manor
Feb 114 min read
Therapeutic Fibbing: Why Experts Recommend Lying to Someone with Dementia
By Connie Chow, Founder at DailyCaring Stepping into someone’s reality isn’t the same as lying Honesty isn’t always the best policy when...
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