What Families Should Know About Physical Inactivity After a Dementia Diagnosis
Learn what movement can realistically improve after dementia—and how to build a safer daily routine.
Category Parkinson’s Disease Dementia
Can Memantine Be Combined With Other Dementia Treatments?
Learn which memantine combinations have evidence, who may benefit, and which medicines require extra caution.
How to Simplify Simple Strength Exercises When Dementia Abilities Change
Match strength movements, cues, and resistance to changing dementia abilities while knowing when exercise should stop.
Dementia Prevention and Physical Inactivity: Practical Steps Without Overpromising
Learn how strong the inactivity evidence is, set realistic movement targets, and avoid mistaking risk reduction for prevention.
Neurological Examination Results and Dementia: Questions to Ask Your Doctor
Separate examination clues from a diagnosis and prepare focused questions about causes, tests, and next steps.
Who Can Help With Supported Decision-Making for a Parent With Dementia?
Identify the right supporters, set clear roles, and know when privacy forms or legal planning become necessary.
Physical Aggression and Dementia Safety: Risks Families Should Address
Learn how to reduce immediate injury risk, identify possible triggers, and weigh treatment choices safely.
How Long Does Memantine Take to Help Dementia Symptoms?
Learn when memantine may show benefit, what modest improvement looks like, and how to track response and side effects.
Do You Need a Neurological Examination for a Dementia Diagnosis?
Learn what a dementia-focused neurological exam checks, who can perform it, and when follow-up is warranted.
How to Track Medication Mistakes Before a Dementia Evaluation
Create a clear medication list and mistake log that gives a dementia evaluator specific events to review.