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Dementia Confusion: The Alternate Reality in Alzheimer’s Disease

Dementia confusion can lead to a senior experiencing an alternate reality, something that can be extremely challenging for family members. Dementia confusion, a common occurrence in Alzheimer's, can result in recent memories…

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How to Handle Inappropriate Behaviors in Alzheimer’s Disease

Some inappropriate behaviors in Alzheimer’s disease can be extremely difficult to manage, but these tips can help. Alzheimer’s is a complex medical condition that often brings with it complex issues for family…

Home Health Care: Dining Out With Dementia

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Dining Out With Dementia – Four Ways to Make Sure the Evening Out is a Success

Home Health Care in Sun City AZ: When a parent has dementia, dining out poses a challenge. It's not always avoidable, however. Your mom really wants to attend her granddaughter's wedding dinner.

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Rethinking Alzheimer’s Disease—How Opposite Thinking May Lead to a Cure

Those of us who follow the latest research in Alzheimer’s disease are all too familiar with the troublesome amyloid plaques thought to be linked to Alzheimer’s. But is it possible that the…

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Not Sure How to Act When Visiting Someone with Alzheimer’s Disease? These Tips Can Help.

It may sometimes be a bit intimidating to know what to mention and how to behave when spending some time with a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease. And, sadly, due to a…

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Dividing Caregiver Costs Without Causing Family Uproar

Do you recall how challenging it could be when you were young to learn the lesson of sharing with your brothers and sisters? While the incredible importance of taking into consideration other…

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Anosognosia – Is Mom Denying She Has Dementia?

"How can you say I have Alzheimer's disease? There is nothing wrong with me!” If you’ve ever heard a senior loved one with dementia frustratingly express this or perhaps a very similar…

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