by Alex | Oct 3, 2024 | Tips & Coping Skills Communication
Most people with dementia undergo behavioral changes during the course of the disease. They may become anxious or repeat the same question or activity over and over. As the disease progresses, your loved one’s behavior may seem inappropriate, childlike or...
by Alex | Oct 3, 2024 | Tips & Coping Skills Communication
When a person has dementia, whole experiences are constantly being lost, which makes it difficult for the brain to get its bearings. The unconscious mind fills in the gaps, swapping in an old memory or coming up with a plausible alternative. When a person develops any...
by Alex | Oct 3, 2024 | Tips & Coping Skills Communication
Our parents always asked that we listen to them, but what happens when they refuse to listen to us? Some adult children are finding that their parents don’t always know best when it comes to their diet, driving, housing, medication and more. Dad or Mom Won’t Take Your...
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...
