Dementia

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Following in Your Footsteps: How to Overcome Shadowing in Dementia

Primary caregivers supporting individuals with Alzheimer’s disease often face the challenge of finding a quiet moment for themselves—whether it’s a brief bathroom break, a quick shower, or just stepping into another room. Dealing with a phenomenon known as shadowing in dementia adds an extra layer of complexity to these moments of respite. Shadowing occurs when […]

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Try This Surprisingly Effective Dementia Care Tool: Laughter!

We’ve all heard that laughter is the best medicine, and nothing feels better than enjoying a good laugh with friends. For people who have loved ones with dementia, however, the often challenging nature of the disease can seem like anything but a laughing matter. Still, humor is an essential part of dealing with stressful situations,

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How to Provide the Best Dementia Care Through Journaling

Caring for a loved one who has dementia is often stressful. It can be challenging to understand and deal with difficult behaviors caused by dementia. Add in the daily stresses of work and family obligations, as well as the worries brought on by a global pandemic, and many family caregivers can feel lost and overwhelmed.

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