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      INFOGRAPHIC: Common Dementia Behaviors and Caregiver Strategies

      When a loved one has dementia, they may not act like themselves. The disease may cause strange behaviors that seem out of...


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      Tags: Alzheimer's & Dementia

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      Finding the Humor & Laughter in Alzheimer's

      If you're one of over 16 million people in the United States caring for a loved one with Alzheimer's Disease or dementia, you're...


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      Unique Challenges Faced by Alzheimer's & Dementia Caregivers

      As seniors age, they may require more care than ever before. Whether it is assistance with personal care or simple companionship,...


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      Tags: Alzheimer's & Dementia, Caregivers

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      Can a Virtual Bike Ride Help with Dementia?

      Currently, there is no cure for serious mental illnesses such as dementia and Alzheimer's disease. However, certain technological...


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      Tags: Alzheimer's & Dementia, Senior Fitness

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      3 Benefits of Validation Therapy

      Too often we treat the seniors in our life the same way we treat children. This is particularly true of those who have dementia,...


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      Tags: Alzheimer's & Dementia, Therapy

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      Dementia-Friendly Cruise: An Experience to Remember

      If you or a loved one is dealing with the early stages of Alzheimer's or dementia, then you may understand the challenges of...


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      Tags: Alzheimer's & Dementia, Vacations for Seniors

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      Noticeable Changes That May Predict Cognitive Decline

      Family, close friends, and caregivers, those who most frequently interact with your senior loved one, often are the first to...


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      Tags: Alzheimer's & Dementia

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      Practical Ways To Keep Your Senior Safe From Wandering

      More than 3 out of 5 Alzheimer's and other dementia sufferers will wander. If you are a senior caregiver for someone who suffers...


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      6 Books for Alzheimer's & Dementia Caregivers

      Caring for a senior with Alzheimer's or dementia is a demanding task. To make caring for a loved one easier, we have compiled a...


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      Tags: Alzheimer's & Dementia, Caregivers

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      Using Alexa for Seniors with Dementia

      The Amazon Echo or, Alexa is a voice-activated technology device.  Unlike other voice-activated technologies, Alexa is screenless. 


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      Tags: Alzheimer's & Dementia, Technology

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      How Common Is Alzheimer's Disease?

      About 5.5 million Americans are living with Alzheimer's disease. The disease is rapidly growing. By 2050, this number could...


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      Signs Family Caregiving Isn't Right For a Senior with Dementia

      Many seniors are diagnosed with Alzheimer's or dementia, and these seniors will inevitably need more and more help. While seniors...


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      Tags: Alzheimer's & Dementia, Home Care