What to do when your loved one with dementia refuses help

What to do when your loved one with dementia refuses help

Even though our loved ones require more and more help and guidance as their dementia progresses, they may refuse a helping hand at home or within a care facility. What is one to do in this situation? The first principle I tell people to keep in mind is that as...
Dementia awareness programs accessible to families and care facilities

Dementia awareness programs accessible to families and care facilities

I cannot tell you how grateful I am to all the families and professionals I’ve worked with over the years. Since 2011, in fact, I’ve been touring the country and leading training sessions, workshops, master classes, seminars and in-home consultations with families....
Researchers hope to identify biomarkers for Alzheimer’s disease

Researchers hope to identify biomarkers for Alzheimer’s disease

Finding early indicators of dementia is the primary focus for a group of neurobiologists at the University of California. One goal is to locate disease-related brain plaque accumulation before symptoms can be observed in older adults. Researchers are using...
How to approach the challenges of caring for a loved one at home

How to approach the challenges of caring for a loved one at home

Families faced with the decision of caring for a loved one at home may feel apprehensive about taking on the responsibility. For many, caring for mom or dad at home is unchartered territory. As a result, caregivers may doubt their own abilities to take on the task or...
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