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Category: Cognitive Decline

Tips for Increasing Home Safety for a Loved One with Alzheimer’s

A senior’s environment can have a significant impact on quality of life and affect the way he or she responds to Alzheimer’s treatment. Family caregivers need to make modifications to their parents’ homes that allow their aging loved ones to move around with ease and address many of the symptoms associated with this disease. Here are some ways to increase...
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How to Handle a Parent with Alzheimer’s Who Gets Aggressive

Alzheimer’s disease can cause aggressive behavior as part of the symptoms. Although your aging parent may usually be loving, he or she could lash out with very little warning due to the changes that occur in the brain. Being prepared to address aggressive behavior can help you make the right decisions as a caregiver while also handling the stress that...
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Things to Notice while Visiting Your Senior Parent

Visiting your aging parent should be a mutually pleasant experience. However, there may be times when you notice troubling things about your loved one’s appearance or the condition of the place he or she is living in. Here are some things to watch for when you visit your parent and what you can do about them.  Old Food in the...
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