***   There is a growing body of evidence in the literature to support what many caregivers of Alzheimer’s patients have known all along: when it comes to maximizing nutritional intake and functional abilities for self-feeding, the environment matters. Things ...

*** 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 ...