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Dementia Answers: How To Support Spirituality?
Learn how to support a spiritual life for people living with Dementia and bring comfort, connection, and meaning.

Dr. Jeannine Forrest
4 days ago2 min read
Dementia Answers: How To Support Aphasia?
Aphasia is a condition that makes it hard for someone to use or understand words. Learn how to enhance communication with someone who has aphasia and Dementia.

Dr. Jeannine Forrest
Oct 82 min read


Dementia Answers: Balancing Independence and Safety
Learn tips for how to balance the need to keep people with Dementia safe while preserving their sense of independence.

Dr. Jeannine Forrest
Oct 62 min read


Dementia Answers: When You Are No Longer Recognized
Learn strategies to deal with the situation when someone with dementia no longer recognizes you, to reassure them and protect your feelings.

Dr. Jeannine Forrest
Sep 232 min read


Dementia Answers: How to Support Nutrition
Learn simple strategies to maintain overall nutrition in persons with Dementia.

Dr. Jeannine Forrest
Sep 92 min read


Dementia Answers: Hoarding Reconsidered
Learn why people with dementia may keep items and how to address hoarding with compassion.

Dr. Jeannine Forrest
Aug 282 min read


Dr. Arun S. Rao: Ageism: "If you are not already part of a group disadvantaged by prejudice, just wait a couple of decades--you will be."
Learn what ageism is and how to combat it.

Dr. Arun Rao
Aug 214 min read


Dementia Answers: What Is Razadyne?
Learn about the medication Razadyne, also known as galantamine, and its use in individuals with Dementia.

Dr. Jeannine Forrest
Jun 242 min read


Person-Centered Language: Empowering Those with Dementia
Learn how the language we use to describe the dementia experience can be empowering to those affected by it.

Dr. Jean Whaley
Jun 103 min read


Dementia Answers: Wearing Identification
Learn how the wearing of identification can benefit both persons with dementia and their caregivers.

Dr. Jeannine Forrest
Jun 42 min read


Paying for Care in Dementia: Life Insurance Policies
Learn how life insurance policies can be an option to finance dementia care.

Dr. Jean Whaley
May 213 min read


Understanding the Language of Cognitive Decline: Dementia, Senility, and Cognitive Impairment
Learn how the terms we use to describe cognitive impairment have evolved.

Dr. Jean Whaley
May 52 min read


Dementia Answers: How To Respond To Paranoia
Learn strategies for dealing with paranoia in Dementia.

Dr. Jeannine Forrest
Apr 22 min read


New National Poll Released by Kevin Jameson, Founder and CEO of Dementia Society of America, Spotlights the Urgent Need for Essential Support Initiatives
A new national poll by the Dementia Society of America® finds that 82% of Americans with experience related to Dementia believe people living with the syndrome can still live meaningful lives with the right care and support.

Team Writer
Mar 122 min read


What is Dementia, Really?
Thank you for supporting the mission of the Dementia Society of America. Our work continues.

Kevin Jameson
Dec 29, 20252 min read


Your Gift Brings Hope to Families Facing Dementia
Your gift brings hope and an immediate impact because DSA is a volunteer-driven, grassroots nonprofit.

Team Writer
Dec 27, 20252 min read


USA TODAY: Knowing 5 Early Signs of Dementia May Make All the Difference
For individuals who suspect friends and loved ones are exhibiting signs of cognitive decline, the holidays are a particularly important time to gauge differences in behavior and help address signs.

Team Writer
Dec 10, 20253 min read


Dementia Answers: What Is Oral Hygiene?
Learn about managing oral hygiene in the context of Dementia.

Dr. Jeannine Forrest
Dec 7, 20252 min read


Dementia Answers: What Is Traumatic Brain Injury?
Learn what traumatic brain injury is, how it can lead to cognitive issues, and strategies to prevent it.

Dr. Jeannine Forrest
Dec 7, 20252 min read


Melora Hardin Speaks About Dementia
Hi, yes, it's me, Malora Hardin. You probably know me from a lot of roles I've played, like when I played Jan on The Office. That was funny, but this is not today. I'm here to talk to you about Dementia.

Team Writer
Dec 5, 20252 min read
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