The holidays are a wonderful time to catch up and visit with family and friends you don’t regularly see. Large gatherings, however, can be stressful…
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Tips to support someone with dementia during the holiday season
December 10, 2018
How to alleviate airport stress when travelling with someone with dementia
November 13, 2018
The holidays can be a stressful time. You may be traveling far distances, and dealing with traffic or a busy airport. If you’re caring for someone…
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Use Labor Day for Caregiver Self-Care
September 3, 2018
Though the original intent behind Labor Day was to honor the contributions of workers, we know that family caregivers are often overlooked, despite th…
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Four purposeful activities to do at home with someone with dementia
August 7, 2018
In her popular training, "Filling the Day with Meaning," Teepa Snow, a leading educator on dementia, says, “Meaningful days matter to all people. Th…
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Grieving the caregiver role when a loved one dies
March 12, 2018
When Suzanne Gentes’ husband passed away in May of 2015, she had anticipated feeling the deep grief of losing a spouse. What she didn’t expect was…
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Therapeutic fibs: What they are and why they are OK
February 6, 2018
“Don’t tell lies.” It’s a lesson your parents likely taught you at a young age. And yet, compassionate communication when interacting with som…
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Six Valentine’s Day ideas for celebrating with someone with dementia
January 15, 2018
For many of us, Valentine’s Day marks a special time dedicated to recognizing and appreciating our significant others. However, if your spouse or p…
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New Year’s Resolutions for People Caring for Someone with Dementia
January 7, 2018
Happy New Year to family caregivers! At the start of a new year, you may find yourself reflecting on many things: the passing of time, friends and …
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Getting ready for the holidays when caring for someone with Alzheimer’s
December 7, 2017
The time is upon us once again to be thinking and planning ahead for the holidays. For so many of us, this is a stressful time of year even before tak…
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November 17, 2017
The holidays can be a busy and intense time. You may be traveling far distances, and dealing with traffic or a busy airport. If you’re living with d…
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