What are the stages of dementia? This key question prompts a journey through the progressively intensifying levels of cognitive decline. Initially displaying mild symptoms, dementia evolves into a condition requiring comprehensive care. Our concise guide explains...
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Strategies to Combat Sundowning When the Clocks Change
Daylight saving time (DST) and the seasonal time change can be a challenging transition. This is especially true for individuals with dementia. A main issue that is faced by caregivers when the clocks change is "sundowning." There are several reasons for this, but...
In-Home Dementia Care
Tips to help families and their loved ones thrive Providing in-home dementia care can be challenging and demanding, both physically and emotionally. Family caregivers can benefit from dementia care programs to offer strategies to deal with daily struggles that come...
10 Helpful Facts About Alzheimer’s
Did you know that November is designated as National Alzheimer’s disease awareness month? Here are 10 facts about Alzheimer’s disease, including its origin and history: The disease was first observed in 1906 AD by a German doctor named Alois Alzheimer. The condition...