Author: Caring for Dementia
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The Improper Use of Chemical Restraints in Dementia: Why It Matters & What We Can Do Better
Understand the proper and improper uses of chemical restraints used within dementia care, and better ways to respond to these ethical concerns.
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Dementia Family Dynamics: A Caregiver’s Plea And Family’s Struggle
The content addresses the need for open communication between a caregiver and a family member regarding the challenges of caring for a loved one with dementia. The caregiver seeks emotional, physical, financial, and decision-making support. The family member expresses difficulties balancing commitments, emotional toll, guilt, and health issues, and acknowledges the caregiver’s efforts.
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Mealtime Refusals: Barriers not Behaviour
Mealtime refusal is one of the most common challenges in dementia care — and one of the most misunderstood. Families often assume the person “isn’t hungry,” when in reality, eating is a complex task that relies on memory, attention, motor planning, sensory processing, and emotional safety. When any of these systems are disrupted, mealtimes can…
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Effective Communication for Dementia Care
When caring for someone that has dementia, it’s important to understand that as their brain changes and deteriorates; their language, communication and comprehension will also decline. We may not be able to hold a conversation with them like we once did, but there are things we can do to ensure we are understanding them, and…
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Caring For Dementia: Our Guided Care Solutions
A detailed explanation of our free and paid for services that can assist those caring for someone with dementia.
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Recognizing and Responding to Agitation in Dementia
Agitation is a common and challenging symptom experienced by individuals living with dementia. It can manifest in various ways, including restlessness, pacing, verbal or physical aggression, and resistance to care. Managing agitation effectively, requires an approach that considers the individual’s needs and preferences. In this article, we’ll explore various strategies and techniques that caregivers can…
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Environmental Triggers and Dementia
Understanding potential environmental triggers that lead to responsive behaviours can provide proactive support and create a cohesive living environment. Dementia can significantly impact cognitive functioning and behaviour, and certain environmental factors can intensify symptoms or trigger challenging behaviours. Let’s explore some common environmental triggers and examples of related responsive behaviours. Noise and Overstimulation 1. Background…
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Surviving to Thriving: 20 Coping Strategies for Dementia Caregivers
Caring for a loved one with dementia is filled with both challenges and moments of connection. As the caregiver, the emotional, physical, and mental toll can be overwhelming and cause a lot of stress in our daily lives. In this blog article, we will explore various strategies to cope with stress, and ways to prevent…
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Dementia and Falls: What you need to know
Understanding and Preventing falls Falls can significantly threaten the well-being of elderly individuals (with or without dementia). As we age, falls carry much more severe physical and mental consequences. Older individuals with cognitive impairments are at extremely high risk for falls, which is why fall prevention is essential. Examining fall prevention for dementia involves assessing…
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Undressing Dementia: The Disrobing Dilemma
Disrobing, commonly misconstrued as a sexually expressive behaviour or a “sexualized act,” can stem from various reasons. This blog aims to offer alternative perspectives on potential triggers for disrobing in individuals with dementia. By exploring different possibilities, our goal is to offer insights that encourage a more thoughtful approach to this behaviour. We analyze aspects…
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