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Dementia Research Headlines Often Skip the Length of Follow-Up
A practical guide to reading dementia headlines by checking follow-up time, study design, outcomes, and evidence limits.
The Problem With Calling Any Daily Routine Dementia-Proof
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Dementia Labels That Blend Into the Background: Checking Contrast and Placement
Make dementia signs easier to find by checking contrast, wording, lighting, height, and placement at key decision points.
How to Discuss Spending Safeguards Without Turning Dementia Care Into a Power Struggle
A practical guide to discussing money safeguards, preserving choice, spotting warning signs, and choosing appropriate support.
How to Simplify Life Story Books for Early-Stage Dementia
Learn how to select meaningful prompts, design readable pages, and keep life-story work calm, collaborative, and optional.
Doll Therapy for Late-Stage Dementia: Setup, Supplies, and Safety
A practical guide to choosing, introducing, and monitoring doll therapy while protecting dignity, meals, ownership, and emotional safety.
Dementia Research Headlines Often Skip the Length of Follow-Up
A practical guide to reading dementia headlines by checking follow-up time, study design, outcomes, and evidence limits.
The Problem With Calling Any Daily Routine Dementia-Proof
Research shows routines reduce dementia risk by modest amounts, but no daily habit guarantees prevention, especially for those with genetic predisposition.
Pregnant and Caring for a Parent With Dementia: What to Tell Them
How to decide whether to tell a parent with dementia you are pregnant, protect your body during transfers, and arrange help before your baby arrives.
When a Person With Dementia Is Distressed by Another Resident’s Behavior
Learn how to protect a distressed resident, identify possible triggers, document incidents, and press for a safer care plan.
Dementia Meal Logs: What to Record Besides Calories
A practical meal-log checklist helps caregivers spot hydration, swallowing, appetite, and weight concerns early.
Signs a Person With Dementia Is Enjoying Large-Print Word Games
Learn to distinguish genuine enjoyment from task completion and recognize when a large-print word game needs adjusting.
Memory Test Results Upset My Parent: How Can I Explain the Next Step?
Learn how to explain a troubling memory score, prepare for follow-up, and keep your parent involved in each decision.
Dementia Genetic Testing When Relatives Disagree About Knowing
Learn how to respect competing wishes, assess what a dementia gene test means, and plan privacy-conscious family communication.