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Parties and family can present unsettling and even painful challenges for folks living with Alzheimer’s or other types of dementia. And when that happens, it will impact you, too. A few common remarks you might hear from your loved one include: “Who’s that?” “That’s...

Dementia is a broad term that describes a set of symptoms that reflect changes in the brain.These changes can include loss of memory, language, problem-solving and other thinking abilities that cause interference in daily life. Dementia means more than just forgetting...

Dementia is not a specific disease; it is an umbrella term for a collection of symptoms caused by several disorders that affect the brain.People with dementia have significantly impaired intellectual functioning that interferes with everyday activities and...

As you grow older, your body and brain may slow down and you find you aren’t as nimble and quick-thinking as you used to be. Many variables affect your ability to think and act quickly such as your diet, whether or not you exercise, how much sleep you get each night,...

Realistic Expectations What you believe your loved one is capable of doing and reality. What family and friends imagine and reality. What your loved one says they want and can handle, and reality. What is their Cognition level? An honest assessment is required on your...

As a caregiver devoting yourself in every way to the care and support of a loved one, you have the right and duty to maintain a humane lifestyle for yourself and your loved one. As a caregiver you have the right to: Live your own life and retain your dignity and sense...