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Dementia Care & Support
3 evidence-based strategies for those living with dementia and their caregivers
Living with dementia or caring for someone who is? Research highlights 3 more strategies for improving cognitive or psychological health.
Coping strategies for memory loss
Older adults, whether cognitively impaired or not, use three types of strategies to cope with memory loss: external, internal and behavioural strategies.
“Sweet dreams are made of these?” 3 strategies that aim to improve sleep
Sleep and sleep quality play an important role in keeping us healthy. There are multiple strategies that aim to help us sleep longer or better; research sheds light on which ones are effective and which ones we may want to pass on.
3 simple ways to manage challenging behaviours associated with dementia
What can caregivers do to help manage common behavior challenges among people with dementia? Three tips supported by research evidence.
Treating behavioural problems of dementia: When confusion leads to controversy
The majority of people with Alzheimer’s will develop behaviour problems over time and this causes much suffering and stress for patients and caregivers. There are solutions to manage this.
Recognize and prevent delirium (confusion and agitation) when in hospital.
Simple interventions (family visits, familiar objects, clocks) may help to prevent or recover from acute delirium in hospital. Recognize confusion or agitation and inform staff.