[VIDEO] TIPS FOR FAMILY, FRIENDS & CAREGIVERS. The title says it all. Whether caregiving for someone with Alzheimer’s or just visiting, be wise & avoid these phrases.
“WHAT TIME IS IT?” Repetitive questions from dementia trigger frustration and anxiety in caregiver and patient. At a loss as to how to deal with it? Check out these UCLA Health tips.
Aphasia affects a person’s ability to communicate. It affects language functions, such as speaking, understanding what others say, and naming common objects. Learn its causes, types and a few tips.
COMMUNICATIONS VIDEO + TRANSCRIPT: In Alzheimer’s, talking to a loved one can be very frustrating. Here are 3 tips that can help.
4 tips to improve communication with a loved one who has a dementia or Alzheimer’s diagnosis. These tips foster understanding and create a calm, supportive environment. Watch and learn how to navigate challenging moments with care and compassion.
Teepa Snow shows the audience how to approach and communicate with someone who has dementia.
TEEPA CARE VIDEO: In dementia, why focus on what people lose? Focus on what they have. Teepa shows how to make the most from their abilities.
Teepa shows how to make the most from the ability to communicate with dementia. Watch now.
TEEPA SNOW VIDEO: People with dementia can say, do and act in the most frustrating ways. Learn why it happens the way it does, how to take it, and what to do about it.
COMMUNICATING WITH DEMENTIA – VIDEO: Four teenagers and young adults tell us about their experiences of having a relative with dementia, as well as sharing their insights on keeping connected to that person.
SLEEP VIDEO & ARTICLE: Sound stimulation can improve sleep and memory for people with pre-dementia. This study used easy-to-buy “pink noise” machines. See how simple sleep therapy makes a real difference.
Looking for the best digital photo frame for a loved one with dementia? Many frames claim to be senior-friendly. We explore the Pix-Star series, rated best for its combination of features and value for the money.
VIDEO+ARTICLE: Sundowning in dementia can derail evenings with anxiety, agitation, and confusion. Here’s why it happens—and what actually helps.
It is one of the most beautiful Compensations of this life thatNo man can sincerely try to help anotherWithout helping himself.
What are the early symptoms of Alzheimer’s? When to get a professional evaluation.
SHORT-TERM MEMORY lapses are obvious signs of Alzheimer’s, but other tell-tale signals begin to show much earlier. Learn how to look for semantic impairments, such as simple questions about size.
Three important dementia studies focus on HS-AGING, a type of dementia almost as common as Alzheimer’s in the 85+ group. Yet few people have heard of it. Why? What makes it different?
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