*** For what it’s worth, you are not alone.  And I mean if you are the caregiver of someone with dementia who refuses to participate in one or more aspects of self care, please know that your problem is nearly ...

Anxiety and resistance to care in dementia are common issues related to deterioration of the frontal lobe (insight and judgment) and the hippocampus (short term memory).  Caregivers frequently find this lack of cooperation and anxiety more exhausting than the actual  physical ...

*** Labeling drawers and cabinets can help people with Alzheimer’s disease remember where items are located.  Successful implementation is dependent on several factors: 1.  Introduce labels in the early stage, while language is still useful and while habits can still ...

One of the biggest challenges during the early stages of dementia, when personality changes and denial are contributing factors, is the topic of bathing. One of the most frequent issues is a lack of self-initiated routine bathing, and a resistance ...

*** The topic of urinary incontinence is a broad subject, the scope of which I cannot fully address here.  In the presence of early stage Alzheimer’s, however, it can be a delicate and emotional issue. Most older adults don’t look ...