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An elderly man at home threatening a young caregiver with his walking stick. The caregiver is stepping back while calmly trying to soothe the distressed loved one.

Anger and Aggression

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In this article, we will focus on aggression. We will talk about the verbal and physical aggression that often appears […]

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An elderly woman sitting alone in her room, looking thoughtfully into the distance by a window.

Anxiety, Depression, and Sundowning in Dementia

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In this blog post, we will look at anxiety, depression, and Sundown Syndrome. We will go over the symptoms, causes,

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An elderly woman sits alone in a dimly lit room, her face partially obscured by her hands as she looks down, conveying a sense of withdrawal and lack of engagement.

Apathy in dementia

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In this article, we will talk about apathy, one of the most significant symptoms of dementia. We will go through

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A caregiver seen from behind, gently holding the hand of a woman living with dementia who is sitting in a wheelchair and smiling happily in a sunny park.

How does a person living with dementia accept a caregiver?

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For a loved one with dementia, the world gradually transforms. The present often blurs with the past, and new situations

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Silent Cry for Help: Recognizing Pain in Your Loved One with Dementia

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This article is designed to help you recognize when your loved one with dementia is in pain, even when they

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A younger woman calmly and kindly explains something to an elderly woman while they sit on a bench in a park; the image shows a warm, trusting conversation.

Dementia and the Decline of Self-Care Abilities

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Dementia and the Decline of Self-Care Abilities In this article, we will look in detail at how the self-care abilities

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A middle-aged woman sitting with her head lowered, showing signs of exhaustion and guilt while caring for a loved one with dementia at home.

“I Am Not Patient Enough” – Guilt and Remorse

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Caring for a loved one with dementia is not only a physical task, but also a serious emotional burden. Many

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Hair Washing – How to Wash a Person with Dementia’s Hair?

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This article is about how you can wash the hair of a family member living with dementia at home. Washing

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An elderly man sitting calmly in a bathtub while a caregiver offers a supportive hand. A safe and peaceful bathroom environment for home dementia care.

What to do if a person with dementia refuses to bathe? – Practical Solutions

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You probably know the situation: your loved one, who was previously well-groomed and clean, suddenly and categorically refuses to wash.

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An elderly woman with dementia walking restlessly in a living room, illustrating the urge to walk and wandering.

What to do in case of wandering and the urge to walk?

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This article is about one of the most difficult symptoms to manage in people living with dementia: wandering and “compulsive

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