Reality orientation has experienced a decline in more recent years when compared to validation therapy. This is primarily due to caregivers

...GDS helps families and caregivers understand the cognitive deficits and set realistic goals...

Other common symptoms of this middle dementia stage include mood and behavior changes. Delusional thoughts and/or paranoia may develop...

The job of a caregiver can sometimes feel like a thankless one, but when a person with dementia develops aggressive, and sometimes...

It's hard enough to deal with the idea that you are having increased difficulty communicating, but now you have the added stress a...

Although the average American sleeps for 7-9 hours a night, nearly 40% of Americans report sleeping poorly. Poor sleep can affect your...

We have all had those moments when we can't remember what we were going to say, or we run into someone we used to work with and can't...

Making the decision that your loved one needs to go to a facility is not easy and may not be for everyone. But if you've been considering...

A change in appetite is a normal part of the aging process, but it is essential that you monitor mom and dad to ensure they maintain...

We all want to keep our loved ones at home for as long as possible. We don't dream of one day having to place them into a facility. But...

We know you've heard of Alzheimer's, as it is the most common form of dementia and affects nearly 6 million Americans. You may even know...

What is sundowning? Sundowning is a condition characterized by cycles of increased confusion, disorientation and agitation in the late...

As a caregiver, It is essential to change your communication style to meet the needs of your loved one as they advance through the stages.

Dementia is an overall term for memory loss and decline in cognition. Specifically characterized by the decline in mental ability which...

We have the Silent Generation, the Baby Boomers, Generation X and the Millennials all active in the process of making decisions for...

The everyday struggles of taking care of others can create enormous amounts of stress that can lead to physical, emotional and financial...

Typically when someone hears the term hospice they immediately have a negative, maybe even sad connection with the word. I can see why,...

Whenever someone says that they’re in pain or that they have a headache, our typical response is to take a pain reliever or some sort of...

It's less than a week away from Christmas. You still haven't bought your aging parent a gift and you have absolutely no idea what to get...

At your wits end trying to convince your dementia loved one to take their medications? You are not alone! This is a problem experienced...