Alzheimer’s Topics
Video Tips: What to Do When Your Person with Dementia is Looking for Someone Who is No Longer Living
It can be challenging to know what to do when someone with dementia is searching for someone who is no longer alive. When we continue to remind them over and over again that the person has died, it is as if they are experiencing the grief of loss repeatedly. This approach is painful for them.…
Read MoreHow to Respond When Someone with Alzheimer’s Says They Want to Go Home
It’s not uncommon for those suffering from Alzheimer’s to repeatedly tell a caregiver that they want to go home. This can be especially frustrating when the person is already at home. It’s important for caregivers to understand that individuals aren’t necessarily asking to be taken somewhere, but are instead yearning for comfort. Due to the…
Read More5 Tips to Improve Sleep in Dementia
Those suffering from dementia or Alzheimer’s often experience poor sleep, including frequent waking, troubled sleep, or being awake at night. That’s because dementia causes changes in the brain related to sleep. In fact, as many as seven out of 10 people with dementia experience sleep issues, according to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.…
Read MoreHow to Respond to Repetitive Questions in Dementia
Because Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia cause problems with short-term memory, those suffering from it tend to repeat the same thing over and over. This can, unfortunately, become a significant source of stress for caregivers, who may be tempted to snap in frustration eventually. It’s important to realize that the older adult isn’t doing…
Read MoreDo’s and Don’ts for Visiting Someone with Dementia
Just because people suffer from Alzheimer’s or dementia doesn’t necessarily mean they don’t want visitors. There will be days, of course, where they may prefer to be alone or keep to the routine, but at other times, they will feel more social. For visits from friends or family to be productive, it’s essential to set…
Read MoreWays to Reduce Dementia Sundowning Symptoms
It’s common for people with Dementia or Alzheimer’s disease to get increasingly confused, anxious, or agitated in the late afternoon or early evening. For others, the symptoms are more noticeable at night, when they experience restlessness or disrupted sleep schedules. Because this behavior tends to happen later in the day, it’s often called “sundowning.” It…
Read MoreIntroducing the Gardeen Monitoring System
The Gardeen Monitoring System is a comfortable, lightweight, hassle-free bracelet designed for older adults with a sensor that captures and delivers data showing activity changes over time. The system tracks and records an individual’s movement patterns and activity levels. It is discreet and easy to use, allowing individuals to wear it throughout the day without…
Read More8 Ways to Prevent Alzheimer’s Wandering
For those with Alzheimer’s, wandering off and getting lost is a severe issue and a significant worry for their families. Statistics show that more than half of those with Alzheimer’s will wander off at some point and that this can occur during the disease, even if it hasn’t happened in the past. It may seem…
Read MoreVideo Tips: Safer Late-State Care Reposition in a Bed
@teepasnow Teepa shows better late state care for shifting bed position. #dementia #OT #positiveapproachtocare #teepasnow #snowapproach #dementiaawareness #carepartner #caregiver #CNA #PT #RN #RT #paccertifiedcommunity #LPN #fyp #alzheimer #carepartnerlife ♬ original sound – Teepa Snow If someone with dementia slides down the bed, your first tendency is to try to pull or slide him or her…
Read MoreTeepa Snow Video Tips: How to Handle Disturbing Hallucinations
When someone suffering from Alzheimer’s experiences disturbing hallucinations, trying to orient them to reality, arguing, or even getting angry can be tempting! Renowned brain change expert Teepa Snow believes a far better response is to reflect, validate, and support the individual. Click here or on the video above to find out why – and how!…
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