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How to Communicate with a Loved One with a Memory Disorder

Communication with a loved one with a memory disorder can be challenging. Nevertheless, there are strategies to help communicate with them effectively. Speak in a positive, uplifting tone. Smile. Allow yourself to be optimistic with them. Use gentle words and...

How to Find Long-Term Care for a Loved One with Alzheimer’s

If you are no longer able to care for your loved one with Alzheimer’s at home, they may need around-the-clock care. Finding a facility that meets your loved one’s needs is important, but it can be difficult to know where to start. In this article, we cover...

How Often Should You Visit a Loved One with Alzheimer’s?

Do you know someone living with Alzheimer’s? Are they currently in an assisted living facility or moving to one? You may be wondering if they remember you or if it’s worth it to visit someone with Alzheimer’s. Your questions are understandable. Most of the time,...

How Can You Help A Loved One With Alzheimer’s Make A Memory Book?

Do you have a family member with Alzheimer’s experiencing memory loss or cognitive impairment? Making a memory book for them can be a powerful aid in preserving their memories. Finding meaningful activities for persons diagnosed with dementia is helpful to their...

How To Cope When A Loved One With Alzheimer’s Forgets You

It can be difficult when a loved one with Alzheimer’s or other memory disorders forgets who you are, doesn’t remember your name, or doesn’t seem to recognize you. This decline can be hard to watch when it’s negatively impacting your relationship with your loved one....