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Understanding ‘Wandering’ in Dementia and How to Reduce the Risks

One of the most distressing and dangerous symptoms of dementia is wandering - when a person moves about unpredictably, sometimes leaving home and becoming lost or disoriented. For families, wandering can feel terrifying. A …
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Is Your Loved One at Risk of Falling? How to Spot Instability Early

Every year, 1 in 4 adults aged 65 and older experiences a fall - many of them serious, and many of them preventable. But here’s the critical truth:Falls rarely come out of nowhere.In most …
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How Family Dynamics Change After a Dementia Diagnosis

A dementia diagnosis doesn’t just change the life of the person receiving it - it reshapes the entire family landscape. Roles shift. Emotions intensify. Relationships evolve in ways that can feel both deeply painful …
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How Public Health Campaigns Can Better Serve Caregivers

Caregivers are often the invisible backbone of healthcare systems. Across the world, millions of family members and friends provide unpaid care to aging parents, partners with dementia, and loved ones with chronic illnesses - …
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What Is Frontotemporal Dementia?

Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD) is a group of brain disorders caused by progressive nerve cell loss in the brain’s frontal and temporal lobes - the areas responsible for behavior, personality, language, and movement. Unlike Alzheimer’s …
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Caring for People With Dementia: An Ethical Guide

Caring for someone living with dementia is one of the most profound acts of love - but it also comes with complex challenges. Beyond managing memory loss or health needs, caregivers face deeply personal …
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Best Hydration Tips for Seniors (with Memory Loss)

Good hydration is essential for everyone, but it’s especially critical for older adults. As we age, the body’s natural sense of thirst diminishes, and medical conditions or medications can further complicate things. For seniors …
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Why Seniors Should Track Symptoms – And How to Help

Whether it’s a new pain, a change in appetite, or an unusual mood shift, even small symptoms can provide early clues about bigger health issues in older adults. But here’s the problem: those changes …
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How to Create a Backup Care Plan for Emergencies

When it comes to caregiving, consistency is key - but life is unpredictable. Whether it’s a sudden illness, travel emergency, or unexpected work commitment, even the most dedicated caregiver can become temporarily unavailable. That’s …
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The Best Daily Routines for Seniors With Early Dementia

Creating a daily routine for a loved one with early dementia isn’t about control - it’s about restoring confidence, reducing anxiety, and creating a sense of flow and safety. When the world becomes harder …
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