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Family disagrees about moving widowed mom weeks after husband's death - InForum | Fargo, Moorhead and West Fargo news, weather and sports

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What to do with 'rummaging,' when people with dementia dig through drawers or trash

Whatever the cause, rummaging signifies that the person living with dementia is uncomfortable in some way.

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In-office dementia test just the first step in getting a diagnosis

No quick, definitive test exists, and though a doctor might administer an in-office test, this is just a starting point.

Grandfather with dementia refuses his medications

As with most things regarding dementia, it usually works best to try to figure out what’s behind the person’s behavior. One common issue is feeling a lack of control.

Tips for coaxing someone with dementia to shower or bathe

Older adults rarely need to bathe every day. You can help keep your loved one feeling fresh by providing sponge baths in between full-on showers.

Memory lapses have caregiver concerned about her brain health

Columnist Carol Bursak advises not to panic. 'Your body and brain continue to be in caregiver mode, and I know from experience, that this is enough to cause brain glitches.'

Caregiver worried that mom with late-stage Alzheimer's sleeps all-day - InForum | Fargo, Moorhead and West Fargo news, weather and sports

Each stage of dementia caregiving has unique challenges. At the last stage, it's time to consider comfort care.

Revisit dying parent's end-of-life goals before pressuring them to 'fight' - InForum | Fargo, Moorhead and West Fargo news, weather and sports

Do what you can to promote physical and emotional comfort as loved ones goe through this time of transition.