Mixed Dementia May Be the Most Common Cause of Dementia
It is common for people with dementia to have mixed dementia—a combination of two or more types of dementia. A number… Read More »Mixed Dementia May Be the Most Common Cause of Dementia
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Tips for Talking about Alzheimer’s with a Family Member
“Alzheimer’s disease is challenging, but talking about it doesn’t have to be,” said Ruth Drew, director of Information and Support… Read More »Tips for Talking about Alzheimer’s with a Family Member
Ten Tips for Coping with Behavior Changes in Alzheimer’s Patients
Caregivers cannot stop Alzheimer’s-related changes in personality and behavior, but they can learn to cope with them. Here are some… Read More »Ten Tips for Coping with Behavior Changes in Alzheimer’s Patients
Memory Care or Assisted Living? Similarities and Differences
With many types of senior care available the services they offer can be confusing. Assisted living homes may have memory… Read More »Memory Care or Assisted Living? Similarities and Differences
Wall Murals Can Decrease Exit-Seeking Behavior
People with Alzheimer’s in care facilities often exhibit a behavior described as “exit seeking”—the desire to leave the building and… Read More »Wall Murals Can Decrease Exit-Seeking Behavior
6 Tips for Reducing Confusion in Older Patients after Surgery
The aging brain is vulnerable to anesthesia and surgery, but there is research that provides guidance to decrease these risks.
