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24. Dental Care Update: Three New Tips / Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias
“I discovered a growth on his gum that was only slightly smaller than a marble. That’s when I realized dental care involves much more than just brushing teeth.” As
23. Delusion Support: Six Essential Tips / Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias
When your loved one experiences delusions or hallucinations for the first time, it can be frightening and overwhelming for everyone involved. As caregivers for our loved ones with Alzheimer’s and
22. Creating Engaging Activities: Three Tips / Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias
As caregivers for our loved ones with Alzheimer’s and other types of dementia, we often struggle with adapting activities to their changing abilities. Through our experiences, and what we’ve learned
21. Meaningful Caregiver Gifts: Five Essential Tips / Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias
“If you give me a spa certificate but no gift of time to go with it, I’ll probably never use it.” As friends and family of Alzheimer’s and other dementia
20. Medication Management: Four Essential Tips / Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias
“I wish I had started monitoring my husband’s medication sooner than I did.”
As caregivers for our loved ones with Alzheimer’s and other types of dementia, we’ve learned that
19. Traveling: Four Essential Tips / Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias
“We’ve both had ‘that’ trip — the last trip that you take when you decide we’re not traveling ever again with our care receiver. Or, as we like to say,
18. Search and Rescue: Three Essential Tips / Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias
The moment you realize your loved one with dementia is missing, every second feels critical. While the natural instinct is to immediately begin searching, having a clear action plan can
17. Preparing for Holidays: Five Essential Tips / Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias
The secret to successful holiday celebrations with our dementia care receivers isn’t perfect decorations or parties—it’s having a peaceful retreat space ready for them when needed. As caregivers navigating the