What are some triggers that may be the cause of challenging behaviors in people with Alzheimer’s disease? A person with Alzheimer’s disease or other dementia most likely will experience significant ...

Have you ever noticed that a loved one with dementia seems more agitated or confused as the day progresses? This phenomenon ...

Paranoia is a common symptom of dementia, and it’s one of the hardest to deal with. Though there isn’t a definitive stage of dementia when paranoia appears, it’s most often observed in the later ...

Also known as “sundowner’s syndrome,” sundowning is a set of symptoms or behaviors that can be seen in some people with ...

In my last post, I examined what the ABC approach is and how to evaluate the antecedents and consequences that may be influencing or causing unwanted behaviors in dementia. In this post, I will review ...

Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive neurological disorder that affects memory, thinking, and behavior. As the condition advances, individuals may exhibit difficult behaviors such as aggression, ...

Confusion, anxiousness and difficulty following directions are just some of the struggles that those with dementia and Alzheimer’s face. Now, the Centennial Area Health Education Center is offering a ...

Dear Eric: This morning, while reading “Caught in the Middle” I raced to the computer to add to your advice about family members who want to come visit despite the letter writer’s spouse’s advancing ...