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get someone with dementia to take medication

Alzheimer's & Dementia / Medications

11 Ways to Get Someone with Dementia to Take Medication

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

pain in dementia

Alzheimer's & Dementia

Untreated Pain in Dementia: Signs, Causes, and Treatments

Pain in dementia isn’t always obvious or easy to diagnose Seniors with dementia often experience pain or serious discomfort on...

dolls for dementia

Activities for Older Adults / Alzheimer's & Dementia

The Positive Effect of Therapy Dolls for Dementia

Baby dolls for Alzheimer’s patients are therapeutic A helpful, non-drug way to calm and soothe agitated seniors with Alzheimer’s disease...

In dementia, anger outbursts are often caused by the stress and frustration of everyday tasks

Alzheimer's & Dementia

Dementia and Anger: 10 Calming Strategies

Seniors with dementia may easily get frustrated and stressed Sometimes it seems like seniors with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia get...

What is frontotemporal dementia, signs and symptoms, how it’s diagnosed, how it compares to Alzheimer’s, risk factors, and treatment options

Alzheimer's & Dementia

Frontotemporal Dementia: Signs and Symptoms

Frontotemporal dementia tends to start at younger ages Frontotemporal dementia is the 5th most common cause of dementia. It’s also referred...

what is it like to live with dementia

Alzheimer's & Dementia

What Is It Like to Live with Dementia? 3 Insightful Personal Stories

You’ve probably wondered what seniors with dementia are thinking When you’re caring for a person with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia,...

Get useful tips to reduce symptoms and behaviors of alcohol abuse and dementia

Alzheimer's & Dementia

6 Tips for Managing Alcohol Abuse and Dementia

Dementia and alcoholism don’t mix well When someone with a history of alcohol abuse develops Alzheimer’s disease or dementia, it...

Sometimes people with Alzheimer’s don’t know they have it - it’s a condition called anosognosia

Alzheimer's & Dementia

Do People With Alzheimer’s Know They Have It?

Do people with Alzheimer’s Know They Have It? Many family caregivers want to know – “Do people with Alzheimer’s know...

how do you calm down someone with dementia

Alzheimer's & Dementia

How Do You Calm Down Someone with Dementia? 4 Expert Tips

Use special techniques to calm difficult situations When someone with Alzheimer’s or dementia is distressed or upset, the first thing...

Helping people with Alzheimer’s or dementia use social media safely

Alzheimer's & Dementia

Supporting People with Dementia in Safe Social Media Use

Social media gives people more opportunities to connect and socialize, something that’s especially important for preventing senior isolation. But there...

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