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Everything you need to know about the physical state and dementia, and how to manage your charge.

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Oral Health: Something To Chew On

by KATHY KASTNER

Our mouth – so important for so many reasons – seems overlooked, dismissed, ignored in its role…

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How to cope when the mercury rises

by MEGAN JONES

As the temperature rises, caregivers should be more aware of the dangers of dehydration, heat stress…

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Sex In Assisted Living

by PAULA SPAN

Trulah Goin Mills had developed dementia and couldn’t be left alone in the house, but when she and…

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Tub Wars

by DENISE DAVY

Your mom has mild dementia or early-stage Alzheimer’s and needs to be bathed. Do you really feel comfortable…

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This Won't Hurt a Bit

by ALLISON DUNFIELD

Sherry Mena knew something was wrong when her father-in-law stopped eating. In December 2013, he refused…

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When nature's calls get out of control

by ALZHEIMER'S SOCIETY

People living with dementia and Alzheimer's will have accidents and difficulty using the toilet. Incontinence…