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8 Expert Tips for When Aging Parents Won’t Listen
Our parents always asked that we listen to them, but what happens when they refuse to listen to us? Some adult children are finding that...

Dementia Patients and Their Hurtful "Lies"
When a person has dementia, whole experiences are constantly being lost, which makes it difficult for the brain to get its bearings. The...

Color and Memory Care: Making Life Easier
The use of different colors, particularly those that contrast, has been proven to make life a little easier for Alzheimer's and dementia...

In Caregiving, Anxiety Can Be Contagious
Stress is contagious. Observing another person in a stressful situation can be enough to make our own bodies release the stress hormone...

Coping With Dementia Behavior Changes
Most people with dementia undergo behavioral changes during the course of the disease. They may become anxious or repeat the same...

Paint the Town Yellow... Daffodils by the Bunch Share Memories and Hope
The daffodil is the first flower of spring and with spring comes hope. The daffodil and Memory Matters Utah/Nevada represents hope for...

10 Ways To Manage Sundown Syndrome:
How dementia caregivers can soothe anxiety in the evening
Sundowning is a symptom of Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia. It's also known as “late-day confusion.” If someone you care...

When A Senior With Dementia Says, "I Just Want To Go Home"
Hearing seniors say “I want to go home” over and over again is something Alzheimer’s and dementia caregivers often deal with. It’s...