The stereotype that older people lose their mental sharpness is pervasive. Like all stereotypes, it invites judgment based on group membership rather than individual accomplishment. Nola Ochs [earned a masters …
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About 6.2 million Americans who are 65 or older are living with dementia caused by Alzheimer’s disease. About two-thirds of those individuals are women. Almost three-quarters of people with dementia …
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I learned a lot while working in the memory care unit near my home. Many of the residents were pleasant almost all of the time, while others were sullen and …
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Being a caregiver to someone with dementia can be very challenging, especially if it’s hard to make conversation or to just feel like you’ve connected with the one you are …
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A wonderful match has been made between kittens and a community of elderly people in an Arizona senior living center. Rebecca Hamilton, the health service director at Catalina Springs in …
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If your loved one has dementia, you’ve probably seen how anxious they become, especially during the later afternoons and evenings. Sundowning is a term used to explain how dementia patients …
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Caregiving is a difficult job no matter what the circumstances, but if you’re caring for an aging loved one with dementia the task gets a lot harder. My daughter and …
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There are so many emotions that go along with caregiving. We’re trying to help. We’re trying to do what’s best for our loved one. When you add in the dementia …
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Good nutrition is important for people of all ages. But not all seniors are capable of managing their nutritional needs easily. And those with dementia can experience mental and physical …
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Caring for someone who has dementia is a uniquely stressful experience. The person may be forgetful, engage in bizarre behavior, have trouble speaking, become incontinent, fall, and have trouble eating, …
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