Dementia can be a scary diagnosis. So, what does it look like from the inside? Do people with dementia know they have it?
Dementia
Understanding Sundowning Syndrome: Symptoms, Causes, and Strategies for Care
One of the challenging parts of dementia care is responding to new and often stressful behaviors. These may make little sense, especially to caregivers who are figuring things out as they go, without the benefit of much caregiver education. One such phenomenon is sundowning syndrome, which is often associated with dementia, where individuals experience heightened […]
How Facilities Can Promote the Best Outcomes for Seniors with Dementia
Person-centered dementia care, validation, and other approaches are powerful tools for effective dementia care, even among agitated seniors.
How Caregivers Can Protect Seniors from Dementia Medication Abuse
Medication abuse is an issue in a surprising number of facilities. Families need to take steps to protect their loved ones.
The Intersection of Dementia and Spirituality at End of Life
The connection between dementia and spirituality has the ability to make your loved one’s final passage easier – providing peace to you also.
The Silent Crisis of Benzodiazepines, Antipsychotics and Dementia Care
Even with my decades of experience in elder care and gerontology, navigating dementia care for my father was nothing short of overwhelming for my family. Nevertheless, despite all the challenges, my dad spent all but one month of his 18 years with Alzheimer’s, cared for by my mother at home. Sadly, his last month was […]