Trusted, evidence-informed answers to the questions family caregivers ask every day. Browse practical guidance on dementia care, communication, behaviors, nutrition, daily routines, safety, caregiver well-being, and more. Every article is designed to provide compassionate, practical strategies that caregivers can use immediately while recognizing that every person living with dementia is unique.
Dementia can make conversations more difficult, but connection is still possible. Learn practical ways to respond to repeated questions, word-finding difficulties, and confusion with patience and respect.
Learn why someone with dementia may accuse a caregiver of stealing and how to respond calmly, reduce distress, find missing items, and protect dignity and safety.
Practical ways caregivers can support overall health, connection, communication, safety, and quality of life after a dementia diagnosis.
Learn what “I want to go home” may mean for someone with dementia and how caregivers can respond with reassurance, connection, and practical support.
Learn why movement matters for people with dementia and discover simple, meaningful ways caregivers can incorporate walking, dancing, stretching, and everyday activities into the day.
Why keeping the mind engaged matters in dementia care, how to choose activities based on the person rather than the diagnosis, and how to adapt as abilities change.
Learn why someone with dementia may become angry or agitated, what might be causing it, practical strategies caregivers can use in the moment, and when to contact a healthcare professional.
Learn why bathing can become frightening or uncomfortable for someone with dementia and practical ways caregivers can make washing safer, calmer, and more dignified.
Learn why repetitive questions happen in dementia, what the person may be trying to communicate, practical ways caregivers can respond, and when a sudden change should be discussed with a healthcare professional.
Learn why people living with dementia stop eating, what caregivers can do at mealtimes, common mistakes to avoid, and when to call a healthcare professional.
