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We've created a list of 10 games and activities for adults with Alzheimer's or dementia. The key to all the games on this list is that you can't perform them incorrectly, which will give your loved one a sense of success and satisfaction.

10 Game and Activity Ideas for Adults with Alzheimer's or Dementia

Posted by Sophie Bebeau on Fri Oct 21 2022

We've created a list of 10 games and activities for adults with Alzheimer's or dementia. The key to all the games on this list is that you can't perform them incorrectly, which will give your loved one a sense of success and satisfaction.Read More

Man helping other man brush teeth.

How to Assist a Loved One with Oral Hygiene

Posted by Chad Birt on Mon May 22 2023

Caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease or another type of dementia presents unique challenges. One of those challenges is helping your loved one maintain their oral hygiene. Read More

Mother and daughter eating together.

Mealtimes + Dementia: Pro Tips for Family Caregivers

Posted by Chad Birt on Tue Nov 21 2023

Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias affect memory and cognition, but they also impact your loved one’s ability to eat and drink. For some people, these conditions trigger overeating; But for others, they reduce appetite.Read More

Anica, her mother, and her daughter.

Caregiver Spotlight April 2024: Anica L.

Posted by Carewell Team on Fri Apr 12 2024

Meet Anica L, our Caregiver Spotlight winner for April. Anica is a solo mother by choice, raising her young daughter while also acting as the primary caregiver for her mother Barbara who has Alzheimer’s and Dementia. On top of that, Anica also works full-time as a family therapist. Between work, parenting, and caregiving, there’s rarely room for much else in her life. Yet Anica considers caregiving an empowering, and deeply meaningful experience that’s created a new and unexpected connection with her mother. But that’s not to say that there haven’t been incredible hardships along the way. Read More