De-escalation Strategies for Dementia Agitation: Sensory Reduction and Communication Tips
Lower noise, use calm one-step phrases, and check hidden needs to ease dementia agitation fast.
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Lawton IADL Scale: Tracking Money, Medication, and Household Skills in Early Dementia
Track bills, pills, and chores with the 8-item Lawton checklist to catch early dementia-related change and act sooner.
Managing Belligerence in Dementia: Why You Should Never Force Pills During Outbursts
Stay safe during dementia outbursts with calm steps that reduce choking risk and avoid forcing pills.
The Mini-Cog Test: A 3-Minute Dementia Screen Families Can Understand
Learn the 3-word and clock steps, what each score means, and what to ask at the clinic visit.
How to Prepare for a Medical Reconciliation Visit with a Geriatrician
Bring every bottle and a clear list so your geriatrician can spot risky drugs and simplify daily doses.
How to Read a MoCA Score: What 18 to 25 Points Means for Your Loved One
Learn what a MoCA score of 18–25 signals and which next steps help your loved one get clear answers.
The Transition from FAST 6 to FAST 7: What Family Caregivers Need to Know
Learn the Stage 6 to 7 signs, care shifts, and hospice thresholds so you can plan support with confidence.
MoCA vs MMSE: Which Cognitive Screening Test Is Right for Early Dementia?
Learn which early memory screen catches mild impairment sooner and what to do after a low score.
FAST Stage 5 Caregiving: Supporting Independence with Dressing and Routine Choices
Limited choices, easy clothing, and a steady routine help a person at Stage 5 dress alone longer with less stress.
Clinical Dementia Rating (CDR) Scale Explained: Scores, Domains, and What They Mean
Understand CDR domains and scores to prepare for an evaluation and make sense of the result.