The Blank Stare as a Symptom of Dementia
A common symptom of dementia is what is often called a “blank stare.” When this happens, the eyes of your […]
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Managing Dementia Behaviors
Caring for someone with dementia often means facing unexpected behavioral changes. This section provides a steady hand in navigating challenges like aggression, wandering, and apathy. By understanding the illness behind the behavior, you can replace helplessness with intentional reactions and empathy, preserving both your loved one’s dignity and your own emotional balance.
“I Want to Go Home”
Family members and caregivers of people living with dementia often face the situation where their loved one says over and
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How to Respond to Dementia-Related Hallucinations
What is a Hallucination? A hallucination is a sensory experience that has no real external trigger. Someone who hallucinates sees,
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Why is your loved one with dementia refusing to drink? – The hidden dangers of swallowing difficulties
Swallowing difficulties are a common and serious issue among people living with dementia. Although this problem often receives little attention,
The Hidden Danger in Dementia Care: Why Your Loved One Might Stop Drinking
When caring for a loved one with dementia, a basic yet vital factor often gets overlooked: proper fluid intake. However,
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Anger and Aggression
In this article, we will focus on aggression. We will talk about the verbal and physical aggression that often appears
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Anxiety, Depression, and Sundowning in Dementia
In this blog post, we will look at anxiety, depression, and Sundown Syndrome. We will go over the symptoms, causes,
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Apathy in dementia
In this article, we will talk about apathy, one of the most significant symptoms of dementia. We will go through
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What to do in case of wandering and the urge to walk?
This article is about one of the most difficult symptoms to manage in people living with dementia: wandering and “compulsive
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