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Tips for Communicating with Someone Who Has Alzheimer’s

A diagnosis of Alzheimer’s can be frightening to everyone. Not only does it create memory loss, but also makes any communication at all very difficult as the disease progresses. If you have a loved one with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease, we know this can be a scary time, so we put together some tips to...

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Managing the Symptoms of Sundowning

Alzheimer’s Disease presents many challenges, not the least of which is something called sundowning—a period in the late day/early evening when agitation or irritability can set in for no apparent reason. Confusion tends to worsen as the sun goes down, hence the name. The real challenge for caregivers is that this time is often when...

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Life-Enriching Activities for Seniors with Dementia or Alzheimer’s

It can be a bit more challenging to help a patient with Alzheimer’s continue to enjoy things they once enjoyed before this life-altering diagnosis. After all, we all need a sense of community and fellowship with friends in order to maintain a sense of well-being and peace. While it is more difficult to do the...

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What Are Some of the Most Common Communication Problems a Loved One with Late-stage Alzheimer's Disease Might Have?

Home Care in Wexford PA Communicating well with a loved one who has Alzheimer’s disease is one of the biggest frustrations for family caregivers. Because your loved one’s brain no longer works the same way, communication no longer works the same way, especially in the later stages of the disease. Singing Rather than Speaking For...

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