Video Tips: Too Tired to Shower?

@belightcare ♬ Knowledge – Vin Music It may not be a copout if someone with dementia says they’re too tired to shower, or that it takes too much energy. Showering can require a tremendous amount of physical and/or mental exertion for some individuals. Click here or on the video above to learn the best way…

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Video Corner: 3 Things to Never Do with Your Client with Dementia

By remembering these three tips when interacting with your client who has dementia, you’ll make your life easier as a caregiver and also reduce the chances of causing behavioral outbursts in them. Tip #1: Don’t argue with your client. This will make the situation worse and lead to frustration and backlash. Instead, acknowledge what they’re…

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Video Corner: Why are People with Dementia at Higher Risk for COVID-19?

During the COVID-19 pandemic, many caregivers noticed that those suffering from dementia were at a higher risk of contracting the disease. One reason they’re more vulnerable is because they’re less apt to take common sense, reasonable steps that are necessary to protect themselves after possible exposure, or to prevent themselves from even being exposed in…

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Video Tips: 5 Tips to Reducing Challenging Situations in Dementia Care

@teepasnow #teepasnow ♬ original sound – teepasnow Challenging situations happen constantly, and senior care is no exception. Most caregivers could tell stories about stepping into situations that have caught them completely by surprise. It’s important to try to handle these potentially horrifying situations in a way that protects both the dignity of the individual and…

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How to Care for Veterans Living with Dementia

Each November, we observe Veterans Day to honor all U.S. military veterans. As we pay tribute to these worthy men and women, it’s important to remember that their time of service may have left its mark on them physically, emotionally, psychologically, and socially. These “scars” may become even more apparent as the individual age, mainly…

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Alzheimer’s Awareness Month

Nationally, November is known as Alzheimer’s Awareness Month. President Reagan made this designation in 1983 after recognizing the need for heightened disease awareness. While less than two million Americans were living with Alzheimer’s then, the number has since increased to nearly six million. The number of Americans with Alzheimer’s is projected to surpass 13.8 million…

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How to Handle Dementia Accusations

The brain of a person struggling with dementia can begin to link facts and details in unusual ways. As the brain starts to change, a false-memory phenomenon can occur. This causes the individual to perceive reality differently than those around him or her and can lead to hurtful behavior toward caregivers. One common scenario experienced…

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Hurtful Words and How Caregivers Can Cope

It’s no easy task to care for an individual suffering from Alzheimer’s or dementia. Still, difficulty can quickly escalate when that person starts using hurtful words to interact with you. It’s human nature to take rude or mean words personally and feel that the individual is consciously attacking you verbally; however, in the case of…

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Ways to Create a Dementia-Friendly Environment at Home

Everyday life can be very challenging for someone suffering from Alzheimer’s or dementia. As the disease progresses, older adults begin to have even more trouble with mental issues such as remembering, reasoning, thinking, and processing. While there’s not much caregivers can do to slow the progression of the disease, they can make simple adaptations at…

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