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Salt and pepper. Macaroni and cheese. Peanut butter and jelly. Some things are just meant to go together. One combination you want to...

You both promised to look after each other through better or worse, in sickness and in health. When these cherished sentiments are first...

If you’ve ever played music on vinyl records, you know that the needle does not always track properly. Sometimes a tiny bit of dust or...

Dementia is unpredictable, to say the least. It can transform someone’s mood, personality, and behaviors quickly. When you are at home...

It was not that long ago that people were isolating from one another to guard against spreading COVID-19. The elderly were particularly...

Is an older adult you love struggling with socializing, sleeping well or enjoying activities, or experiencing memory problems? Before...

When caring for a person with dementia, it is essential to remind yourself that you ARE capable, you ARE doing an excellent job, and you...

You have been caring for Mom since her dementia diagnosis. You have been working through many of the challenging symptoms. However one...

Creativity, flexibility, and a healthy dose of lighthearted fun are among the top ingredients to healthy and effective dementia care. It...

People around you may be resolving to lose 10 pounds, eat healthier, and exercise more, but as a caregiver for someone with Alzheimer’s,...

It has been several months since you’ve had the opportunity for a nice, long visit with Mom. Now that the holidays are here, you’ll have...

Finding a cure for Alzheimer’s has become as tangled as the tau threads long considered to be the core cause of the disease. But now,...

If there’s one thing that connects all of us, it is food! Think about how many cherished memories have been made over the years that...

Remember the first time you finally learned the order of the colors of the rainbow? Many of us were introduced to Roy G. Biv to master...

You have finally accepted that the family home you know and love is just way too much for your mother and father to take care of. A small...

“You can make it, but it’s easier if you don’t have to do it alone.” – Betty Ford No one is an island, especially when caring for someone...

Memory loss and dementia might seem synonymous. On the contrary, though, long-term memory often stays intact far into the progression of...

From the moment you woke up this morning to the end of your day, you’ve given your best to the aging loved one you care for. You provided...

If there is one aspect that is constant in the race to solve the mystery of Alzheimer’s, it is change. It seems as though any time...

Of the many challenging behaviors typical in dementia, perhaps the most difficult to manage is aggression. A family member who has always...