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Mood Music: Lifting Spirits of Dementia Patients

By Treva Lind — 2018

While music is known for lifting moods, rising evidence shows profound responses when favorite tunes are played for dementia patients.

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Legal and Financial Planning for People with Dementia

Legal and medical experts encourage people recently diagnosed with a serious illness—particularly one that is expected to cause declining mental and physical health—to examine and update their financial and health care arrangements as soon as possible.

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National Institute on Aging
2020
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Yoga May Be Good for the Brain

A weekly routine of yoga and meditation may strengthen thinking skills and help to stave off aging-related mental decline, according to a new study of older adults with early signs of memory problems.

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Gretchen Reynolds
2016
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How Dementia Changes Families

When my mom developed dementia, my dad tried to deny it and I tried to fix it. We both failed.

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Alex Witchel
2013
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Dementia Behaviors: Expert Tips for Understanding and Coping

Anger, confusion, and sadness are a few symptoms a person with dementia may experience regularly. Even though you know your loved one’s dementia behaviors are symptoms of a disease and not intentional, dealing with them is often emotionally and physically challenging.

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Merritt Whitley
2020
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Health Care? Daughters Know All About It

The essential role that daughters play in the American health care system is well known but has received little attention.

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Roni Caryn Rabin
2017
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Dementia Care: Helping Your Loved One Stay Connected and Safe

Tips for meeting the unique challenges of caring for someone with dementia or Alzheimer's

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AARP staff
2021
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The Emotional Toll of Caring for a Loved One with Alzheimer’s Disease

Caregiving for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease can be an isolating journey that’s both physically and emotionally taxing.

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Lo Styx
2021
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Dementia Care Guide: Memory Loss Care Solutions

Many family caregivers choose to support a relative with dementia at home. But as their disease progresses, caring for someone with dementia alone may become difficult to manage. If a time comes when you need help caring for your elderly loved one, help is available.

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Angelike Gaunt
2021
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7 Signs of Caregiver Burnout

Recognizing and Preventing Caregiver Overload

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Esther Heerema
2021
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Cognitive Changes After Cancer Treatment

Some cancers and treatments can result in cognitive changes that affect thinking, learning, processing or remembering information. These changes can affect many aspects of life such as the ability to work or even to do everyday tasks. Find out whether you have an increased risk of cognitive changes.

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Livestrong
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