by Alex | Oct 3, 2024 | Uncategorized
Spouses and adult children of people with Alzheimer’s and other dementias often have to brace themselves for a time when their loved one no longer recognizes them. Are you worried that your loved one with dementia has forgotten who you are? Maybe she doesn’t...
by Alex | Oct 3, 2024 | Tips & Coping Skills Communication
Though memory loss is the best-known Alzheimer’s symptom, the disease can also cause psychiatric problems that lead to profound changes in personality, mood and behavior. As Alzheimer’s disease (AD) progresses, it destroys memories, causes erratic behavior and...
by Alex | Oct 3, 2024 | Tips & Coping Skills Communication
This little-known yet common consequence of dementia, Alzheimer’s disease and other brain disorders is called anosognosia, and it leaves people unaware that they are compromised by illness. Why Wouldn’t Someone Believe They Have Dementia? Family caregivers often ask...
by Alex | Oct 3, 2024 | Tips & Coping Skills Communication
Mid-to-late stage dementia often presents challenging behavior problems. The anger, confusion, fear, paranoia and sadness that people with the disease are experiencing can result in aggressive and sometimes violent actions. Dealing with Dementia Behavior Communication...
by Alex | Oct 3, 2024 | Tips & Coping Skills Communication
Validation was developed in an attempt to understand the emotions that a person with Alzheimer’s disease or related dementia is expressing and allow caregivers to respond in a way that encourages the person to express their emotions freely. People with...
