When an individual with dementia demonstrates challenging behaviour, resists attempts at care, and becomes aggressive, the tendency is for caregivers to seek a quick fix. Physicians are aware that the ...

A person-centered approach is key to managing common behaviors related to dementia, according to new guidance from the Alzheimer’s Association Dementia Care Provider Roundtable. Almost all people with ...

Dementia is an umbrella term covering various health issues, including Alzheimer's disease ...

Dementia doesn't just erode memory -- it also changes behavior and mental health. A study shows the brain's salience network and tau protein may be involved. When most people think of dementia, ...

Doctors aren't quite sure what causes sundowner's syndrome, but they do know people with Alzheimer's disease are prone to develop it, especially in the mid to late-stages of the disease. Sundowner's ...

In my last post, I examined what the ABC approach is and how to evaluate the antecedents and consequences that may be influencing or causing unwanted behaviors in dementia. In this post, I will review ...

When we hire caregivers, we often find that the applicants have a wide range of experiences. Some applicants have been nurses for many years, and others are just beginning their nurse training.

As a person’s dementia progresses, they may begin to behave in ways that other people find difficult to understand. This can be one of the most difficult aspects of living with dementia, both for the ...

There are plenty of reason you might feel off in the late afternoon and evening. Maybe you’re mentally wiped after socializing all day, or your brain is fried from hours of work. If you got up early, ...