June 1, 2026 by
Few things are more frustrating than trying to have a meaningful conversation that quickly gets shut down. And that happens a lot when there’s a dementia diagnosis in the mix. (more…)
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Living Alone With Dementia: Is It Ever an Option?
May 13, 2026 by
How do you know when living alone with dementia is still working…and when it’s not? (more…)
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The Long-Term Personality Changes That May Be Early Signs of Dementia
April 8, 2026 by
You know Mom best. You’ve known her your whole life, after all! You know her sense of humor, her habits, her usual reactions to stress. That familiarity gives you a baseline. (more…)
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How to Prevent Dementia-Related Hospital Challenges
March 2, 2026 by
There you are, pacing in the bustling hospital hallway, wondering how the noise, bright lights, and rush of activity are affecting the person you love. Now imagine how an experience like this affects someone with dementia! Dementia-related hospital challenges are common, and even a simple health issue can become confusing and exhausting for both of you. (more…)
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Looking for Relief From Dementia-Related Agitation? Try a Playlist Sandwich!
February 2, 2026 by
You’re helping Mom through her evening routine. The plan is simple: change clothes, wash up, and head to bed. But the closer you get, the more tense she becomes. Her shoulders stiffen. Her voice sharpens. Suddenly, everything feels harder than it should. Then you quietly start singing a song she loved decades ago. Almost immediately, something shifts and there’s relief from her dementia-related agitation. Her breathing slows. Her hands relax. That small moment of ease is exactly what a “playlist sandwich” is meant to create. (more…)
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Deck the Halls With Memories: How to Make Story Ornaments With Someone With Dementia
November 19, 2025 by
The holidays are full of sparkle, but let’s be honest: the ornaments with the biggest shine aren’t the glittery ones from the store. They’re the ones with a story. The macaroni star held together by too much glue. The Popsicle-stick snowflake that somehow survived three decades. The ornament that’s just a picture of Uncle Joe’s dog wearing a Santa beard (and still makes everyone laugh every year). (more…)
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Advice From the Experts on Managing Impulsive Behaviors in Dementia
October 10, 2025 by
You’re enjoying a walk with Dad when, without warning, he yells at a passerby or insists on crossing the street at the wrong time. You’re either mortified, terrified, or a combination of both. (more…)
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Real-World Advice on Coping With Anger in Dementia Care
September 3, 2025 by
You’re doing your best. You show up every day, you try to stay calm, you remind yourself that it’s the disease, not the person. But sometimes, when the same question is asked for the 12th time in an hour, when you’re met with resistance while trying to help, when you haven’t had a full night’s sleep in weeks, something inside you snaps. And then comes the guilt. (more…)
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The Power of Using Sports to Connect With Someone With Dementia
August 6, 2025 by
Ask someone about their favorite sports memory, and chances are you’ll see their face light up. Maybe it was the thrill of being the star football player on the varsity team, the time they got to meet a legendary baseball hero, or their dad teaching them to shoot hoops in the driveway. If you’re using sports to connect with someone with dementia, these moments can feel surprisingly fresh—and can spark engagement in remarkable ways. (more…)
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The Environmental Triggers for Dementia You Might Be Overlooking
June 16, 2025 by
Sometimes it’s not what’s said that causes someone with dementia to react…it’s what’s around them. A moved piece of furniture. A shadow across the floor. A face they don’t recognize in a familiar room. These subtle changes might go unnoticed by most, but for someone with cognitive decline, these environmental triggers for dementia can make familiar surroundings feel suddenly unfamiliar, even threatening. (more…)