Alzheimer’s

A caregiver who knows how to ease aggression and agitation in a loved one with Alzheimer’s smiles and places a calming hand on an older woman’s shoulder.

How to Handle Aggression and Agitation in a Loved One With Alzheimer’s

It’s one of the most heartbreaking aspects of dementia. The person who once greeted you with warmth and kindness now reacts with frustration or even anger. It’s confusing. It’s painful. And if you’re honest, when faced with aggression and agitation in a loved one with Alzheimer’s, it can feel like a personal attack. But it’s […]

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Alzheimer’s Communication Techniques

Alzheimer’s Communication Techniques to Better Understand and Be Understood

When a senior is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia, one of the key challenges both initially and as the disease progresses is the struggle to effectively communicate. While the disease affects a person’s speech, it also impacts his or her ability to find and use words correctly, as well as to

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