Alzheimer’s and Dementia
Dementia Reality Helps Family Caregivers Better Communicate With a Loved One With Dementia
Communicating with a loved one who has dementia can be challenging and emotionally taxing as the disease gradually affects memory, language, and comprehension. Conversations may become repetitive, disjointed, or confusing, making it difficult to maintain meaningful interactions. As dementia progresses, individuals may struggle to find the right words, lose track of their thoughts, or misinterpret…
Read MoreCoping With Agitation, Aggression, and Sundowning in Alzheimer’s Disease
If you have a friend of loved one with Alzheimer’s disease, you may notice that they have become more agitated or aggressive as the disease progresses. This is common, and when it happens it is referred to as sundowning. The National Institute on Aging has put together an article further explaining sundowning and its causes,…
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