Archive for April 2025
Compassionate Care: How to Advocate for Your Loved One at Doctor’s Appointments
When you’re caring for a loved one with dementia, medical appointments can feel overwhelming—for both of you. You may be juggling paperwork, trying to remember symptoms, asking questions, and interpreting answers, all while comforting someone who may feel confused or anxious in a clinical setting. In many ways, you become their voice. Their historian. Their…
Read MoreCompassionate Care: How to Handle Sundowning – Managing Evening Agitation in Dementia Patients
If your loved one with dementia becomes more confused, restless, or agitated in the late afternoon or early evening, you’re not imagining it. This pattern, commonly known as sundowning, affects many people with dementia—often catching caregivers off guard just when they’re winding down from a long day. Sundowning can be emotionally exhausting for both you…
Read MoreCompassionate Care: How Dementia Affects the Brain – A Simple Explanation for Caregivers
If you’re caring for a loved one with dementia, you may find yourself asking: Why is this happening? Why can’t they remember? Why do they get so confused or upset? These questions often stem from trying to understand what’s going on inside their brain. You don’t need a medical degree to understand the basics. In…
Read MoreCompassionate Care: What’s New in Dementia Research? Promising Treatments and Breakthroughs
Dementia research has seen remarkable advancements recently, offering hope to millions affected by Alzheimer’s disease and related conditions. From novel medications to innovative diagnostic tools, the landscape of dementia care is evolving rapidly. Here’s an overview of the latest developments: 🧪 FDA Approvals of New Treatments Donanemab (Kisunla): In July 2024, the U.S. Food and…
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