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What Do Families Need to Know About Seniors with Dementia Driving?

Driving is an important part of personal identity for so many seniors. That’s often because it’s associated with remaining independent and taking care of life on their own terms. But when seniors receive a dementia diagnosis, they might worry that they have to automatically stop driving. The reality is that seniors may be able to...

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Talking About Dementia with Aging Adults

In many cases, seniors who are in the earliest stages of dementia notice that they’re having more trouble with cognitive tasks. But sometimes, they are experiencing changes that they don’t notice. Knowing when to talk about dementia with aging adults can feel complicated, as can keeping up with their care needs. Alzheimer’s care services can...

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Five Tips to Make the Early Stages of Dementia Easier

Receiving a dementia diagnosis can bring on a lot of stress, for the person diagnosed with dementia and for the family members who love them. Dealing with the early stages of dementia means learning how to manage memory loss, confusion, and the beginnings of trouble managing daily tasks. With the right support from Alzheimer’s care...

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Understanding the Importance of Reminders for Seniors with Alzheimer’s

Memory loss is one of the most challenging aspects of Alzheimer’s disease, affecting not only seniors but their loved ones as well. As cognitive function gradually declines, the simple act of remembering daily tasks, appointments, and even familiar faces becomes increasingly difficult. However, the strategic use of reminders has emerged as a significant tool in...

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Five Ways to Reduce Conflict for Seniors with Dementia

Sometimes it can be really difficult to care for seniors with dementia, especially if communication has gotten rough. Reducing conflict can sometimes mean that family caregivers need to pay close attention to some of the key ways they might be contributing to the friction. Alzheimer’s care providers can help family members find new ways to...

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Alzheimer’s Care Helps Families Care for Seniors with Dementia

Six Ways Alzheimer’s Care Helps Families Care for Seniors with Dementia It’s a big job to care for seniors who have dementia, and family caregivers can easily find themselves feeling overwhelmed. Alzheimer’s care services can offer support to these families in so many different ways that can be customized to their needs. Offer Information to...

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Recognizing and Addressing the Signs of Alzheimer's Caregiver Burnout

Caregiving in general takes a big toll on the family members who are doing the majority of those care tasks. When the senior in question also has Alzheimer’s disease, those demands are even bigger and can quickly lead to caregiver burnout. Alzheimer’s care providers can be there not just to support seniors living with Alzheimer’s...

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Does Dementia Cause Weight Loss?

Dementia has a huge impact on cognitive health, but many times families are surprised to discover that dementia can also affect physical health. Many seniors with dementia struggle with unintentional weight loss for a variety of reasons. Working with Alzheimer’s care professionals can help families to address the causes of this weight loss and help...

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Seven Early Signs of Alzheimer’s and How Early Alzheimer’s Care Can Help

Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive illness, so recognizing the early signs can be an important way to ensure that seniors get treatment as soon as possible. After diagnosis, solutions like Alzheimer’s care are able to offer support and vital assistance to seniors and family caregivers as they learn how to deal with this new normal....

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