How Do You Handle Repetitive Questions from a Dementia Patient?
When you’re caring for someone with dementia, one thing that can really test your patience is repetitive questions. The same question asked again and again, sometimes…
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Why Do Dementia Patients Hoard? Causes, Signs, and Solutions
Hoarding is when a person collects and keeps things they don’t need, even if the items are useless or take up too much space. Some people…
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The Link Between Hearing Loss and Dementia: What Seniors Need to Know
As we age, our bodies change in many ways, and one of the most common changes is hearing loss. It’s a gradual process that many of…
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Is It Ethical To Use White Lies When Caring For Someone With Dementia?
Caring for someone with dementia is not easy. As the disease progresses, memory loss and confusion become more severe, making communication difficult. Many caregivers face tough…
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Sleep Deprivation in Dementia Caregivers: Why It Happens and How to Cope
Caring for someone with dementia is not easy, and one of the biggest struggles is getting enough sleep. Many caregivers stay up at night because their…
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How Keeping a Journal Helps Dementia Caregivers
Caring for someone with dementia can be both rewarding and overwhelming. Every day brings new challenges, emotions, and decisions. It can be hard to keep track…
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Intrusive Thoughts and Memories: What They Are and How to Manage Them
Have you ever had a disturbing thought pop into your head out of nowhere? Maybe an embarrassing memory from years ago suddenly appeared and made you…
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Why Do We Misremember?
Memory is a fascinating thing. You and I rely on it every day. We trust our memories to recall important details, conversations, and events. But what…
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What to Do If Someone with Dementia Accuses You of Stealing?
When you’re caring for someone with dementia, you might face unexpected situations that leave you feeling confused or hurt. One common issue is being falsely accused…
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What is Therapeutic Fibbing in Dementia?
If you’re caring for someone with dementia, you may have heard about therapeutic fibbing. It’s a term that might sound strange at first. After all, aren’t…
