Caring for a loved one with dementia can be both rewarding and challenging, especially when aggressive behaviors arise. For many caregivers, the sudden outbursts of anger, frustration, or physical...
What Happens When Dementia and Diabetes Collide
If your loved one has both dementia and diabetes, you already know how tricky it is to keep things balanced. Add insulin to the mix — and things can go from concerning to dangerous in a heartbeat....
How to Handle a Dementia Fall at Home
You walk into the room and find your loved one on the floor. Your heart drops. Your mind races. Are they hurt? Can you help them up? What do you do next? Dementia falls at home are one of the...
How To Help When A Pet Owner Develops Dementia
If you're caring for a loved one with dementia and there's a pet in the home—you're not alone, and you're probably juggling more than you ever expected. Pets can bring so much comfort, but they can...
When You Understand Dementia: You Develop More Patience
What Dementia Taught Me About Patience When I first became a nurse 30 years ago, I thought I understood what patience meant. I’d waited in long lines, navigated difficult conversations, and handled...
What Are Dementia Hallucinations and How to Handle Them
Have you ever had your loved one tell you there's a cat in the room when there clearly isn’t? Or maybe they’ve heard voices, or seen people outside the window who aren’t really there? If you’ve...
How to Manage Bathroom Challenges in Dementia Care
If you’re caring for someone with dementia, you’ve likely experienced some form of bathroom-related struggle. Whether it’s accidents, resistance to using the toilet, or confusion about bathroom...
The Truth About Arguing with Someone with Dementia
If you’ve ever found yourself in a frustrating back-and-forth with a loved one who has dementia, you’re not alone. It’s natural to want to correct misinformation, set the record straight, or get...
Why Every Caregiver Needs a Dementia Care Journal (And How to Use It)
Caring for a loved one with dementia can feel like navigating an unpredictable and ever-changing journey. As the disease progresses, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed, and sometimes it’s hard to keep...
How to Recognize and Manage Agitation and Anxiety in Dementia Care
Caring for a loved one with dementia can be an emotionally challenging journey, especially when they experience agitation and anxiety. These behaviors are common, but that doesn't make them any...
Is Hospice Right for Someone with Dementia? Understanding the Benefits and Criteria
Is Hospice for Someone with Dementia? If you are a dementia caregiver, you may have come across discussions about "Dementia Hospice" in online groups. But for many, the idea of hospice care, let...
Dementia Care and the Power of Storytelling
Caring for a loved one with dementia can be challenging. As the disease progresses, communication becomes more difficult, and it can often feel like the emotional connection you once shared starts...