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Music: A Secret Sauce for Dementia Care
The journey of supporting individuals living with dementia and their caregivers is best traveled with compassion, dedication, and innovation to find new ways to enhance joy and connection. Music is a powerful tool in that pursuit. Learn more about seminars that can help.
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Communication Strategies for Interacting with Individuals with Dementia
Caring for people with dementia can be a challenge, in more ways than one. One of the hardest aspects many carers and family members find is trying to communicate with their patient or loved one.
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How to Become Certified as an Activities Director
Whether it is for a Memory Cafe or in a care community, appropriate and enriching activities are very, very important. An Activities Director makes that happen.
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5 Foods For Improved Gut Health: Dementia Impacts
Submitted by Beth Rush Founder and Managing Editor Body+Mind Magazine While many people know that eating a nutritionally balanced diet
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Stuck in the Middle Again
Caregivers are often stuck in the middle between providing care for loved ones with dementia, and their children. Here's some tips to help.
Read MoreBest Printable Activities For People with Dementia
Dementia is challenging - for everyone. How can you occupy your loved one's time in a positive manner? One great way to engage them is with fun activities like artwork and games. Use free printable activities for dementia patients for easy entertainment and cognitive challenges.
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Tips to Help Those With Dementia Get Dressed
Dressing an adult with dementia can be challenging for them and for caregiver. Here's some tips to help you get it done with minimal stress.
Read MoreCan You Divorce a Spouse Diagnosed With Dementia?
Divorce is difficult to navigate under any circumstances - event with a healthy spouse. It’s even more challenging when your spouse has Alzheimer's disease or another dementia diagnosis.
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2023 Maude’s Awards Applications Due
Time is running out to submit your application for the 2023 Maude's Awards. Learn more about what they do and how they might help you!
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