Behaviors

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3 Must-Watch Videos on Dementia Care

Top 3 Must-Watch Videos on Dementia Care: Essential Takeaways for Every Caregiver If you’ve been following our journey for a while, you might have noticed that today’s post is a little unique. And that’s because we’re about to do something we’ve never done before—share a recap of our most popular, most impactful videos ever!Whether you’re […]

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Strategies for When a Loved One with Dementia Misplaces Items

Keys that look real but don't start the car. An old credit card in a backup wallet. A fake duplicate can save you a search for what your loved one with dementia keeps losing.

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When Someone With Dementia Refuses To Do Something

When someone with dementia refuses to go or accept help, change the pitch. A stay for supervision becomes a visit to see the grandkids' art project.

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Managing Anxiety in Dementia

Your loved one sees an appointment on the calendar and is dressed by the door days early. Some people with dementia do better with no advance notice, and a calendar full of compliments instead.

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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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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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