Behavior Modification
A rummage box can help dementia patients by reducing stress and anxiety through familiar objects that provide comfort and engagement. Learn how this simple yet effective tool promotes memory recall, soothes agitation, and enhances emotional well-being.
Treatment Options
Learn about the benefits of early diagnosis, common signs and symptoms, and potential causes of dementia. Understand the various treatment options and how they can improve the quality of life for those affected by dementia.
Activities
Discover how music therapy can bring peace, comfort, and unity to the lives of dementia patients and their caregivers. Learn about the benefits of music therapy and how it can be used as a treatment for dementia, as well as Catherine Frayne's personal story of using music to connect with her mother.
Behavior Modification
Learn about the importance of home safety for seniors with dementia and tips for implementing safety locks and storage solutions.
Behavior Modification
Caring for a loved one with dementia is a journey filled with challenges and rewards. One key aspect to maintain their quality of life is to engage them in activities tailored to their needs and preferences.
Aging In Place
Memory boxes are a valuable tool for seniors, helping them stay connected to their past. They come in different forms like baby memory boxes and wedding memory boxes, as well as those for loved ones who have passed away.
Behavior Modification
Learn about the latest FDA approved medications for Alzheimer's, as well as person-centered dementia care strategies to help improve the quality of life for those suffering from the disease. With an estimated 8 million people 65 and older projected to develop Alzheimer's by 2030.
Behavior Modification
Struggling with repetitive questions and challenging behaviors from a loved one with dementia? Diane Carbo shares 50 practical tips for overcoming these common issues and improving your dementia home care strategy.
Behavior Modification
Learn how strategically lying to a loved one with dementia can reduce stress and maintain peace. The author shares their experiences of lying about food choices and loved ones' whereabouts to improve the overall wellbeing of the person with dementia.
Activities
Learn tips and advice for helping those living with dementia to maintain their eating habits and enjoy mealtimes.
Behavior Modification
Dementia catastrophic reactions can be overwhelming and difficult to understand for both the person with dementia and their caregivers. Learn more about what causes these reactions, common triggers, and how to respond and manage them in this helpful guide.
Activities
Eating is one of the greatest pleasures of life, but it can become a challenge for those with dementia. Learn how to encourage adequate intake and assure a more pleasurable dining experience for your aging family member with dementia.