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.
Source: inforum.com
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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.
Source: inforum.com
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.
Source: inforum.com
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.
Source: inforum.com
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.'
Source: inforum.com