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After a Dementia Diagnosis, “Wait and See” Isn’t Your Only Option
Submitted by: By Daniel Kelly, NewDays Cofounder and Chief Innovations Officer Daniel Kelly has spent his career at the intersection
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When the Tablet Stops Working: No-Touch Engagement for Residents With Advanced Dementia
No-Touch Engagement For Residents With Advanced Dementia Is Life Enhancing When The Tablet Stops Working, But What Does That Look Like
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How to Vet Adult Day Programs Before Your First Visit — A Caregiver’s Safety and Quality Checklist
Information to help guide you in finding the right adult day program for your loved one living with dementia,
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Transitioning To Senior Living Communities Part Four: Putting It Together: Establishing A Routine
Help reduce your stress when moving from your home to a senior living community by establishing some helpful routines outlined in this article
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How to Talk to Someone with Dementia Without Causing Frustration
Tips To Simpilifying Dementia Communication - Often, we cause the stress a person living with dementia feels, by the way we communicate with them. Here are simple tips to avoid that!
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Your Loved One Keeps Calling: The Truth About Why Repetitive Dementia Phone Calls
Submitted by Kirstin Thomas, Co-founder of KindredMind When a person living with dementia calls looking for you, the content of
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The Wellness Wheel for Dementia Care: How to Help Your Loved One Balance Physical Health When Eating Becomes a Challenge
Wellness Wheel - Learn how nutrition can help those living with dementia to feel dignified through routines, environments, and emotional support.
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The Grief No One Talks About: Ambiguous Loss in Dementia Care
Supporting Ambiguous Loss - Learning to deal with one of the most painful realities of dementia the loss that often begins long before death.
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Helping Your Loved One: How to Find the Right Words When Dementia Makes Speaking Difficult
Find Help Here When Communication Gets Difficult. Learn How to Find the Right Words When Dementia Makes Speaking Difficult
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