With the seemingly never ending tasks involved in caring for someone with dementia, oral/dental care is something that could be easily overlooked - or something we feel like we can "skip over." But dementia does not take away the need for quality oral care or its factor in quality of life. As dementia progresses, personal…

Changes in personality and behavior are very common in people living with dementia. But although common, they are not easy for caregivers - especially when changes involve angry outbursts and aggressive behaviors such as shouting and verbal outburst, throwing things, or attempts at physical aggression. One of the keys to responding to aggressive behaviors is…

O One of the greatest difficulties in caring for someone with dementia are the behavior changes that can - and often do - occur. People living with dementia often behave in ways that can feel incredibly challenging, leaving us as caregivers bewildered and unsure how to respond.. Why do behaviors occur? Behaviors are typically communication…