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Dementia Behaviors: Why They Happen & What Caregivers Can Do

Dementia Behaviors: Why They Happen & What Caregivers Can Do

by Larea Mcqueen | Behavior, Caregiving, Dementia Behaviors

Changes in behavior can be one of the hardest parts of caring for someone with Alzheimer’s disease or another dementia. Your loved one may suddenly start pacing. They may follow you everywhere, refuse a shower, accuse you of taking something, ask the same...
What Causes Dementia Agitation? Signs, Triggers, and Caregiver Tips

What Causes Dementia Agitation? Signs, Triggers, and Caregiver Tips

by Larea Mcqueen | Behavior, Caregiving, Dementia Behaviors

Agitation is one of the most stressful behaviors dementia caregivers face. One minute your loved one may seem calm, and the next they may be pacing, snapping, resisting help, or becoming upset for what feels like no reason at all. It can leave caregivers feeling...

Larea McQueen, RN, Certified in Dementia Care

With over 30 years of nursing experience and a personal understanding of dementia caregiving, I have been helping families navigate Alzheimer’s and other dementias through education, support, and practical caregiving resources since 2009.

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