Dementia Care
Understanding Dementia: A Dementia Care Guide for Caregivers
Navigating the journey of dementia care can be a challenging path, filled with uncertainties and moments that test the limits of our empathy and patience. Yet, it is a journey that millions of caregivers embark upon…
Understanding and Managing Sundowning Syndrome
Sundowning syndrome — a common condition affecting the elderly, particularly those with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia — is a phenomenon that presents a unique set of challenges for caregivers and loved ones. Manifesting…
Bathing Your Loved One Who Has Dementia
Bathing a loved one with dementia can be a challenge. Check out these Top Tips from a registered nurse for helping make bathtime a success.
Aggression Caused by Dementia | Season 1, Episode 29
Those living with dementia can become aggressive. If you're caring for someone impacted by this, tune it to this week's Ask a Nurse episode.
How to Manage Sundowning
Does your loved one become confused or agitated in the late afternoon or evening? They could be experiencing sundowning.
How to Recognize the First Signs of Dementia in a Family Member
Dementia is a common term for many of us. We have family, friends or know of others experiencing the numerous symptoms affecting memory loss. Roughly 5.6 million older adults (age 65+) have Dementia. It can be…
Best Gifts for Someone with Dementia or Alzheimer’s
Choosing gifts for someone with dementia or Alzheimer's can be challenging. This guide will help you select gift options suitable for your loved one at almost any stage of their illness.
Download the Free Active Minds Dementia Activity Guide
To help keep your loved one calm and engaged no matter what the holiday season and winter bring, Active Minds is offering a free Dementia Activity Guide.
How to Protect Those with Alzheimer’s and Dementia from Financial Abuse
There is no fail-proof way to stop elder financial abuse, but here are a few things you can do to protect an aging loved one with dementia or Alzheimer’s.
What Are the Early Warning Signs of Dementia?
Dementia impacts more than your memory, which means there are other ways to detect dementia besides memory loss. Here are 17 warning signs.