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With some simple reminders and other medication management tools, people with early-stage dementia can continue to take their medication independently.

Keeping track of the medication that needs to be taken at different times of day can be a struggle, especially when there’s a mix of medicine that needs to be taken before and after meals throughout the day.… Read the rest

It can be difficult to hear your loved one asking to go home, whether they are living with you or in a care facility, but there are some useful tips that will help you handle the situation without causing frustration.

The decision to care for your loved one at home or enroll them in a nursing home can be a difficult one to make. Here’s some key things you might want to consider.

While those with mild dementia are perfectly capable of living independent lives, the support they need from their caregivers will increase as the condition progresses.… Read the rest

Balancing your time between work, caregiving, and family is becoming more commonplace with higher life expectancies and the increase in dementia. The trick to managing this juggling act often boils down to reaching out and getting help.

As the ageing population grows, there will be an increase in younger adults having to juggle caring for their elderly parents, their career, perhaps even while raising their own family.… Read the rest

It can seem difficult to find appropriate gifts for those with Alzheimer’s or dementia. Here are some ideas to help you figure out what will gifts will be helpful and enjoyable to your loved ones.

With the festive season around the corner, you’re probably starting to plan out the gifts that you can give your loved ones.… Read the rest