Testing for Dementia: The Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA)
A more sensitive screening test for dementia If you suspect that your older adult could be showing signs of cognitive impairment and not...
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Oct 2, 20225 min read
How Amazon Echo Alexa Helps Seniors with Dementia
Alexa voice assistant helps seniors with dementia At first glance, Amazon Echo’s Alexa voice assistant might seem like just another tech...
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Sep 25, 20224 min read
Alzheimer’s and Fear of Being Alone: 5 Ways for Caregivers to Cope
Alzheimer’s and fear of being alone Many caregivers find it challenging to cope when their older adult has Alzheimer’s and fear of being...
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Sep 5, 20225 min read
How to Respond to Dementia Delusions: Abuse, You’re a Stranger, Someone’s After Me, Bugs Everywhere
False accusations can be tough to handle People with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia might accuse those closest to them of terrible...
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Aug 28, 20224 min read
4 Ways to Get Someone with Dementia to Change Clothes
Seniors with dementia may refuse to change clothes A common challenge for Alzheimer’s and dementia caregivers is figuring out how to get...
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Aug 21, 20223 min read
6 Positive Ways to Approach Someone with Dementia
A positive approach sets you up for dementia care success Something as simple as how you approach (walk up to or start interacting with)...
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Aug 14, 20223 min read
This Alzheimer’s End of Life Conversation Kit Makes the Discussion Easier
End of life conversations are essential for people with dementia We all have a tendency to avoid conversations about death or dying, but...
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Aug 7, 20223 min read
6 Ways to Calm Dementia Fidgeting Hands
Dementia can cause fidgeting hands Seniors with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia may show anxiety or agitation through fidgety hands....
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Jul 31, 20224 min read
Physical Activities for Seniors with Dementia: 12 Exercise Ideas
Physical activity has many benefits for seniors with dementia Physical activities and exercise are excellent, non-drug ways to improve...
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Jul 24, 20223 min read
Dementia and Mirrors: 10 Solutions for Challenging Behavior
Dementia and mirrors can be a terrifying combination Did you know that mirrors can be very disturbing for someone with Alzheimer’s...
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Jul 10, 20223 min read
4 Ways to Reduce Loneliness in Seniors with Alzheimer’s or Dementia
Loneliness and isolation can worsen dementia symptoms and suppress the immune system. To combat this, Vineyard Johns Creek shares 4...
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Jul 4, 20225 min read
6 Ways to Help Someone Who Doesn’t Know They’re Ill: Anosognosia in Dementia
Why wouldn’t someone believe they have dementia? Family caregivers often ask “how do you tell someone they have dementia”? And in some...
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Jun 26, 20224 min read
4 Benefits of Activities for Dementia and 5 Ways to Adapt Daily Tasks
Activities in dementia boost self-esteem When someone has Alzheimer’s disease or dementia, their cognitive function may be declining, but...
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Jun 12, 20224 min read
Mild Cognitive Impairment: Not Dementia, But More Than Normal Forgetfulness
When symptoms aren’t quite dementia, but aren’t normal either When you notice that someone might have memory issues or there are signs...
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Jun 5, 20222 min read
4 Ways to Overcome Caregiver Loneliness in Dementia Care
Caregiver loneliness makes dementia care more challenging When you’re caring for an older adult with dementia, loneliness is a common...
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May 15, 20224 min read
4 Top Dementia Accusations: Stealing, Poisoning, Being Held Prisoner
How to respond when falsely accused by someone with dementia People with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia commonly accuse those close to...
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Jan 17, 20224 min read
4 Tips for Fun and Engaging Activities for Alzheimer’s and Dementia
Regularly participating in stimulating activities can help maintain existing cognitive and physical abilities. These activities will also...
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Dec 20, 20214 min read
“Enough About Me” by Richard Lui, MSNBC Anchor and Alzheimer’s Caregiver
When his father was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, the award-winning MSNBC Anchor Richard Lui decided to set aside his growing...
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Sep 19, 20216 min read
Alzheimer’s Cure: Unproven Treatments Harm Senior Health
Alzheimer’s cure claims are ripping off vulnerable families Advertisements for an Alzheimer’s cure are everywhere, especially on the...
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Sep 19, 20213 min read
Take Charge of Your Brain Health With an Online Memory Study
Join Alzheimer’s research to help scientists More than 6 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s, a devastating disease that not...
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