Understanding Dementia: Respite Options for Caregivers
By Mary Bates, MS, CT, Certified Dementia Practitioner Caregivers of persons with Alzheimer’s disease or other dementias strive their best to provide quality care for…
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Understanding Dementia: Is It Forgetfulness or Something More Serious?
By Mary Bates, MS, CT, Certified Dementia Practitioner As we age, some individuals may become more forgetful, and it’s easy to leap to the conclusion…
Understanding Dementia: Exercise & Outdoor Activities
It’s important for individuals with dementia to continue to participate in activities they enjoy as they contribute to their overall physical and mental well-being. Getting…
Understanding Dementia: Dressing and Grooming
By Mary Bates, MS, CT, Certified Dementia Practitioner Helping a person with dementia maintain their appearance can boost their self-esteem. However, as a person’s dementia…
Understanding Dementia: Caregiving Tips for the Holidays
Holidays are a time of celebration and family gatherings, but often caregivers may feel overwhelmed as they try to balance their needs with those of…
November is National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month
National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month has taken place each November since 1983. The month honors those who are living with Alzheimer’s, advocates for a cure,…
Eating and Drinking Safely
As Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia progress difficulty swallowing, a condition known as dysphagia, is very common, and occurs most frequently in the late…
Understanding Dementia: MIND Diet Shows Promise in Slowing Cognitive Decline
By Mary Bates, MS, CT, Certified Dementia Practitioner Eating a healthy diet that limits the consumption of red meat, butter, and margarine, cheese, fried foods,…
Join the Walk to End Alzheimer’s by Mary Bates, MS, CT, Certified Dementia Practitioner
This fall, more than 600 communities around the country will participate in the Walk to End Alzheimer’s. The nation al event is held to raise…
Understanding Dementia – Music Has Many Benefits
By Mary Bates, MS, CT, Certified Dementia Practitioner Numerous studies show that music can improve the quality of life of people with dementia, reducing agitation,…