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You’ll try to keep your loved one home as long as you can. Personal stories from the frontlines, plus advice.

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How to safeguard against visual pitfalls

by TEAM ALZLIVE

On March 2, a dementia question popped up on Chuck Klosterman's The Ethicist column in New York Times…

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What causes agitation in those with dementia?

by MORGAN ADAMS

Agitation can be one of the most alarming behaviors to deal with, in a person living with dementia.…

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Staying Home Safer and Longer: A Pilot Project

by QUINCY MILES SAMUS

Staying home benefits those with memory disorders. An 18-month pilot program that brought counselors…

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5 Lessons in Double Duty Caregiving

by SHARON PENROSE

When my mom was diagnosed with dementia, she had “memory problems.” We could never say the word…

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Hot doc: 'Sheila the loveable'

by TEAM ALZLIVE

A short film produced by BrightStar Care shares the joys and struggles of a 92-year-old Chicago man,…