Dementia Care Blog

For a person living with Dementia, it's not uncommon, at some point, to experience one or more “critical wandering” events. These events, in law enforcement, are technically called elopement, the physical act of an individual leaving a safe environment undetected.

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Learn how to manage holidays when living with Dementia.

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.

Learn how genetics can influence risk for Dementia.

Learn the signs and symptoms of vascular Dementia, and what you can do to to delay or prevent it.

Learn about hospice and how it helps with end of life care.

Learn how exercise can help keep your brain healthy.

Learn about managing oral hygiene in the context of Dementia.

Learn steps you can take to prepare for an ambulance call involving persons with dementia, to reduce confusion and assure appropriate care.

Learn what traumatic brain injury is, how it can lead to cognitive issues, and strategies to prevent it.