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I’m often asked about ways to provide care for people with dementia who are aggressive and combative. Recently, I was asked to offer suggestions for helping an aggressive dementia patient change clothes. I share my response with you here. I hope this information proves helpful to all caregivers who are committed to helping make life better for people with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias (ADRD). Read more »

Holidays are a special time of year for loved ones to connect and share laughter and good times. While it can be difficult to integrate loved ones with dementia into holiday plans, it’s important to include them, as they can and should be part of the celebration. Here are some ideas for gifts for individuals with dementia, as well as tips for spending quality time and enjoying the holidays together. Read more »

I’d like to congratulate Barry Petersen, journalist, Emmy-award-winning CBS news correspondent, and bestselling author of the book Jan’s Story, for receiving a 2011 Edward R. Murrow award for the video feature “Jan’s Story” on the CBS Morning Show.

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It was powerful to attend my local National Alzheimer’s Project Act (NAPA) event, which was held by my local Alzheimer’s Association. Audience members were the speakers, as they were given three minutes to share with the listening panel what they thought should be included in NAPA. Most talked about wanting and needing support, guidance, and expertise from health care professionals. I shared a few words with the panel and was happy to let the families and the listening panel know that we are here to help. Read more »

Guest blogger Michelle Seitzer shares with our community her recommendations for best practices in activity programming for dementia care. When I was hired as an activities director for an assisted living community near Valley Forge, PA, I was a newly minted college graduate with an English degree and four years of volunteer experience. Sure, I had a lot of passion for the senior population, but I knew almost nothing about the practice of working with and for them. I quickly learned that I had much to learn; that crucial first year was really a trial by fire. Read more »