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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A Healthier Brain, A Healthier You
September 15, 2018
More and more people — you may be one of them — are concerned about their brain health and want to know how to avoid developing Alzheimer’s …
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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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Testing for Memory Loss
May 13, 2018
It’s a good idea to see your regular doctor if you're worried about your memory. You may be having changes in your memory that are normal for everyo…
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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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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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Sharing Your Alzheimer’s Diagnosis Over the Holidays
December 4, 2017
The holidays are a wonderful time to catch up and visit with family and friends you don’t regularly see. For someone recently diagnosed with Alzheim…
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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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Five tips for communicating with someone with memory loss
October 25, 2017
Everyone needs to feel that they’re understood, secure and cared for, and not alone. For individuals living with memory loss due to Alzheimer’s…
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