Dementia

Communication and How a Professional Care Manager Can Help

Oct 163 min read

Communication and How a Professional Care Manager Can Help

Interacting with a loved one living with Dementia can be difficult. Nonetheless, with patience, you can enhance your conversations.

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Guardianship and Those Living with Dementia

Guest Author

May 312 min read

Guardianship and Those Living with Dementia

Dementia is a challenging condition that affects not only the individuals diagnosed but also their families and loved ones.

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Beth W. Orenstein

Apr 307 min read

Dementia and Aromatherapy

Is there a connection between smell and memory? No question.

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Practical Tips for Daily Life: Helping a Family Member Living With Dementia

Beth W. Orenstein

Feb 16 min read

Practical Tips for Daily Life: Helping a Family Member Living With Dementia

Caring for someone living with Dementia brings rewarding moments, and it may also have its challenges.

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How to Make a Home Safer for Someone Living With Dementia: Safety Tips & Adaptations

Beth W. Orenstein

Jan 16 min read

How to Make a Home Safer for Someone Living With Dementia: Safety Tips & Adaptations

Setting Up a Safe Space When you’re caring for a parent or a loved one living with Dementia at home, setting up a safer space may help...

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Janet Shagham

Dec 1, 20233 min read

Dementia May Affect Motor Skills

There is accumulating evidence that dementia has a long preclinical phase that may begin years or even decades before a clinical...

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Dr. Michael Trayford

Nov 1, 20232 min read

Ditch The Bedroom TV

Falling asleep and staying asleep are incredibly important for brain health and cognitive function. Sleep may be affected by specific...

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Take Into Consideration: POA and Legal Matters

Janet Shagham

Sep 1, 20233 min read

Take Into Consideration: POA and Legal Matters

There are many legal matters you must attend to before you or another person can be an effective caregiver/care partner. Two of the most...

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4 Ways to Create a Positive Space for People Living with Dementia

Janissa Delzo

Jul 1, 20233 min read

4 Ways to Create a Positive Space for People Living with Dementia

Create a space for someone living with Dementia, so they feel empowered, respected, full of purpose.

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Vascular Dementia Care: Understanding The Unique Challenges And How To Overcome Them

Annette Ingram

Jun 1, 20236 min read

Vascular Dementia Care: Understanding The Unique Challenges And How To Overcome Them

Vascular Dementia (VaD) is a type of Dementia caused by reduced blood flow to the brain, leading to cognitive decline and impairment....

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Team Writer

May 2, 20233 min read

May is Dementia Awareness Month

Awareness and education are the first steps to understanding Dementia. Dementia is a complex syndrome that affects millions of...

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Start With 3 Dementia Planning Strategies

Tonya Russell

Apr 2, 20233 min read

Start With 3 Dementia Planning Strategies

A Dementia diagnosis can be confusing and challenging, but individuals and families can feel empowered as they navigate their next steps....

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What Are The Differences Between Signs, Symptoms, And Clues of Dementia?

Janet Shagham

Jan 1, 20233 min read

What Are The Differences Between Signs, Symptoms, And Clues of Dementia?

Dementia Signs, Symptoms, and Clues

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4 Ways to Cope with a New Dementia Diagnosis

Lisa Fields

Nov 2, 20224 min read

4 Ways to Cope with a New Dementia Diagnosis

After a Dementia diagnosis, your doctor may focus on your neurological health, suggesting different treatments and therapies.

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Identifying Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD)

Janet Shagham

Jun 14, 20173 min read

Identifying Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD)

#FTD #Frontotemporal #Dementia The recent revelation that actor, Bruce Willis, is living with Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD) is a reason...

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Janet Shagham

Jan 1, 20022 min read

What's To Enjoy? Life, That's What!

Enjoy yourself, and live life fully, no matter your ills.

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