Category Archives: Dementia & Alzheimer’s
The GUIDE Model: New Medicare Dementia Care Benefits Explained
In 2024, Medicare launched one of the most significant dementia-specific programs in its history: the [...]
Memory Care vs. Home Care: Making the Right Choice for Your Family
At some point in the Alzheimer’s or dementia journey, most families face this question: Is [...]
Respite Care for Dementia Caregivers
If you are the primary caregiver for a family member with dementia, there is something [...]
Wandering prevention: Technology and Training That Saves Lives
Wandering is one of the most dangerous behaviors associated with dementia. An estimated 6 in [...]
The Middle Stages of Alzheimer’s: What to Expect
Of Alzheimer’s three broad stages, the middle stage is often the longest — lasting anywhere [...]
Nutrition Challenges in Dementia: Getting Your Loved One to Eat
One of the most distressing and least-discussed challenges in dementia caregiving is mealtime. The person [...]
Creating a Dementia-Friendly Home: Safety Modifications That Work
One of the most powerful things you can do to support a person with dementia [...]
Behavioral Changes in Dementia: Understanding Aggression and Agitation
One of the most distressing experiences in dementia caregiving is when the person you love [...]
Sundowning: Evening Care Strategies for Dementia patients
As the afternoon light fades, something changes. The person who was calm and engaged during [...]
Communication Strategies When Dementia Affects Language
One of the most painful losses in dementia is the gradual erosion of the ability [...]
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