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Common medications can cause dementia-like symptoms Common prescription and over-the-counter medications called anticholinergics...

Use calm, positive body language to talk to someone with dementia Communicating with someone with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia can be...

Communication changes when someone has Alzheimer’s When someone has Alzheimer’s or dementia, changes in their brain cause a decline in...

Alzheimer’s and dementia aren’t the same thing Many people use the words Alzheimer’s and dementia interchangeably, but it’s important to...

Eating independently can be challenging for some seniors Older adults living with health conditions like stroke, Alzheimer’s disease,...

Busy bag activity kits keep seniors with dementia engaged When seniors with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia can no longer participate in...

Seniors with dementia are more vulnerable to abuse Seniors with dementia sometimes make false accusations and claim that family or...

What to do when there are problems in assisted living When an older adult with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia gets settled into an...

Reminiscence therapy helps seniors with dementia Reminiscing, or sharing memories from the past, is an enjoyable way to connect with...

What to do if you suspect Alzheimer’s or dementia If your older adult is behaving oddly or showing signs of cognitive impairment, like...

Sundowning symptoms affect quality of life Someone with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia may become more agitated or anxious starting in...

Dementia causes changes in the brain that can worsen sleep. Someone with Alzheimer’s or dementia can experience frequent waking, troubled...

A TIA is a mini stroke If your older adult suddenly feels odd or acts strangely, even for a few minutes, it could be a sign that they’ve...

The Mini Mental Status Exam is only a first step If you’re worried that your older adult could be showing signs of Alzheimer’s disease or...

What it takes to get a dementia diagnosis So many families ask “how is dementia diagnosed?” If you’re concerned that your older adult...

Get the essential facts about Alzheimer’s Alzheimer’s is a disease, not a normal part of aging. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common...

By Connie Chow, Founder at DailyCaring Avoid battles over bathtime Bathing is a constant struggle for many caregivers of seniors with...

Sometimes medication is needed to reduce difficult dementia behaviors Someone with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia may become extremely...

Why would someone with Alzheimer’s refuse medication? Getting someone with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia to take their medicine can be...

Communication tips reduce difficult Alzheimer’s behaviors When someone with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia gets angry or agitated or...