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How to Communicate More Effectively with Your Loved One with Dementia
Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia present many challenges, and communication is one of the greatest. By damaging pathways in the brain, Alzheimer’s disease slowly erodes verbal communication skills…
Read MoreTips for Understanding Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia
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Read MoreAlzheimer’s and Dementia: Understanding the Basics
Today, Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia, or “loss of intellectual function,” among people aged 65 and over. Typically, when we hear the words “dementia” and “memory…
Read MoreTips on How Spirituality Can Help Your Loved One with Dementia
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Read MoreTips on How Spirituality Can Help Your Loved One with Dementia
For a loved one with dementia, spirituality and religious activities can continue to be important sources of comfort, peace and overall well-being. Take time in the early stages of the…
Read MoreTips That Can Help Your Loved One with Alzheimer’s Get Enough Sleep
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Read MoreA Caregivers Guide to Helping Your Loved One with Alzheimer’s Get Enough Sleep
“To sleep perchance to dream.” Unfortunately, for loved ones with Alzheimer’s disease, the gift of sleep is itself often just a dream. Sleep is a vital human function that helps…
Read MoreHow You Can Cope When Caring for a Loved One with Alzheimer’s Disease
If you are in the role of primary caregiver for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease, you may feel overwhelmed and beset with a wide array of emotions – sadness,…
Read MoreDementia 360: Tips for Caregivers on Understanding Dementia and How it Affects Your World
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Read MoreDementia 360: Understanding Dementia and How it Affects Your World
If you have a loved one who has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or other form of dementia, you are not alone. Today, many families are dealing with the challenges…
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