Everyday Coping for Caregivers
You’re Not Alone: Alzheimer’s Support Groups Can Help
Whether you are a caregiver or you are dealing with dementia, the right group can offer support, encouragement and camaraderie.
Her Mom With Alzheimer's Still Inspires Her
Even as her mother declines, they stay connected through their longstanding love of cooking.
4 Ways Caregivers Can Assist During a Hospital Stay
How to make sure your loved is cared for while they’re under someone else’s watch.
Helpful Ways to Communicate with a Loved One Who is Hostile
An empathetic approach can work best when dementia causes belligerence.
Moving Through Denial When a Loved One Has Dementia
Education can help ease the way forward for family members.
9 Suggestions for Preventing Caregiver Burnout
Caring for someone with dementia may require your intense vigilance as a caregiver, but there is much you can do to release your own stress.
Where to Turn When a Family Member Has Alzheimer’s
An abundance of resources offer information for family caregivers.
9 Strategies for Dealing with Repetition in People with Dementia
Discovering what’s behind your loved one’s repetitive questions can help you manage them.
What to Know About Wandering in People with Dementia
A potential symptom of Alzheimer’s disease, wandering behavior can stem from a search for safety and reassurance.
A Caregiver Finds Comfort in the Book of Psalms
A retired pastor now finds spiritual fulfillment in caring for his wife with Alzheimer's.
7 Methods for Dealing with Time Confusion in People with Alzheimer’s
Remaining flexible can help alleviate anxiety.
6 Practical Ways to Resolve Sleep Issues
Watching your loved one’s caffeine intake and offering a stuffed animal to cuddle are possible solutions.
5 Approaches to Sleep Regulation for Someone with Severe Dementia
Daytime “wake cues” and a bedtime routine can help your loved one get better sleep.
What to Do If Your Loved One with Dementia Sleeps Too Much
Changes in sleep patterns are not unusual, but check with a physician.
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