When an individual with dementia demonstrates challenging behaviour, resists attempts at care, and becomes aggressive, the tendency is for caregivers to seek a quick fix. Physicians are aware that ...

Keeping your mind active and engaged is important at every stage of life, though for individuals living with dementia, ...

These aggressive behaviors may appear sudden ... or using grooming tools. Dressing can be challenging for dementia patients, who might feel overwhelmed by clothing choices or forget how to ...

This month the Alzheimer Society of B.C. is sharing people’s personal experiences and putting on events to help raise ...

Living in a family where there is genetic risk for dementia significantly affects choices about having children and how to ...

These unstructured narratives do not follow a standard format, making them challenging ... hyperactive behavior is related to specific brain regions. In People with Young-Onset Dementia, A Closer ...

The person with dementia may not understand why their behaviour is considered inappropriate. It’s very unlikely that they are being inappropriate on purpose. They may: feel they are just expressing a ...

Behaviour Management: Dementia can manifest in challenging behaviours such as wandering, sundowning (increased agitation in ...

Tina Colley, Manton Heights' Deputy Home Manager, says the training is part of the home's efforts to become more dementia friendly. 'Residents were showing some "challenging behaviour", so we wanted ...

Dementia affects around one million people in the U.K., with more than half experiencing advanced stages of the condition.

Mr Channer was diagnosed in 2016 after his behaviour changed ... can still be a life well-lived. "Dementia takes so much from families and is incredibly challenging. But it’s not a living ...

The most wonderful time of the year can also feel like the most challenging for families that fear their Alzheimer’s or other dementia journey ... changes in mood or behavior, someone becoming ...