Alzheimer's and Dementia

What to Know About Alzheimer’s Wandering

Posted by Chad Birt on Thu Jun 24 2021

Alzheimer’s wandering is a common but dangerous side effect of Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia. Researchers estimate it affects 6 in 10 people with the disorder, causing them to become confused and disoriented. Learn more about Alzheimer’s Wandering.

How to Talk to a Parent With Dementia: 14 Communication Strategies and Tips

Posted by Declan Davey on Thu Dec 24 2020

Whether your loved one is living with Alzheimer’s or another type of dementia, you may have found it challenging, at times, to understand what they truly want or need. Memory problems, speech impairments, and changes to the relationship dynamic can all have an impact… For this reason, we’ve brought together a list of ideas on how to talk to a parent with dementia, so that you can maintain the quality of communication with your parent as much as possible.Read More

Dementia and Bathing: 5 Proven Ways to Keep Your Loved One Clean

Posted by Brianna Maguire on Mon Oct 12 2020

If you’re caring for someone with dementia and struggle to bathe them, know that you aren’t alone. From “curious vision” to having a tough time seeing the water, all sorts of challenges can pop up when you’re trying to get your loved one clean. To help, we met with dementia care experts and put together a guide of our favorite tips.Read More