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Practical articles for the real-life challenges of dementia caregiving.

When Everyone Says Your Loved One With Dementia Seems Fine

"They think I'm exaggerating." When everyone says your loved one with dementia seems fine, that's usually the thought doing the hurting. I had it about my own siblings, until I chose a different one.

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The 4 R’s of Responding to Dementia Distress

"That sounds scary." Sometimes the best response to a frightened loved one with dementia isn't fixing the story or changing the subject. It's reflecting the feeling back and letting them talk.

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Proprioception and Dementia

Tripping more, dropping things, struggling with buttons, shuffling their feet. These can be signs your loved one with dementia is losing proprioception, the sense of where their body is in space.

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Understanding Executive Functioning in Dementia: Why Everyday Tasks Get Harder

At the checkout counter, your loved one says something rude and the clerk is left wondering what's going on. A small card, handed over as you walk away, can save the moment.

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Getting Your Loved One with Dementia to Visit the Doctor

The more you bring up the doctor, the angrier your loved one gets. Sometimes the call has to come from someone else, and sometimes the doctor can come to the house.

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10 Early Warning Signs of Dementia

"I'm retired, I don't need to worry about that anymore." Little slip-ups like that are so easy to laugh off. Sometimes they're an early sign that something is changing.

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Dementia Diagnosis: 5 Changes Every Caregiver Should Prepare For

Some friends and family will step up in amazing ways. Many won't know what to do, and they'll pull away. That's one of five changes nearly every dementia caregiver goes through.

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Stages of Dementia

Your loved one can't remember a neighbor's name they've known for decades. That alone doesn't say mild, moderate or severe. A stage comes from the whole picture, not one symptom.

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How Your Genetics Effect Medication

Explore the groundbreaking potential of pharmacogenomic testing with Dr. Adrijana Kekic, a pioneer in the field, as we delve into how this cutting-edge science can tailor medications to your genetic profile. Learn how genetic testing can revolutionize your healthcare by customizing medication to your unique genetic makeup, reducing side effects, and enhancing drug efficacy.

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Utilization Behavior in Dementia: When Everyday Objects Become Hazards

He picks up someone else's fork and starts eating with it. She sees pills on the counter and takes them. When objects pull your loved one in like a magnet, it's called utilization behavior.

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How To Redirect Difficult Dementia Behaviors (3 Mistakes To Avoid)

Your loved one says someone tries to break in every night. Ask when, and the answer might be: right after the school buses come. A few questions before you redirect can stop it coming back.

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How to Advocate for Your Loved One with Dementia: Elder Law Insights

My dad went almost two weeks in a skilled nursing facility without any therapy, and every day counted against him. Elder law attorney Bob Mannor shares what families are allowed to ask for.

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