Behavior management

UTIs Cause Unique Mental & Behavioral Symptoms in Older Adults

UTIs Cause Unique Mental & Behavioral Symptoms in Older Adults

Posted by Sophie Bebeau on Tue Aug 05 2025

A urinary tract infection (UTI) is an infection that occurs when bacteria enter the urinary system. The urinary system includes the kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra. Most UTIs occur in the lower urinary tract, which includes the urethra, where urine drains from the body, and the bladder, where urine is stored. Read More


9 Caregivers Share What Burnout Felt Like for Them

9 Caregivers Share What Burnout Felt Like for Them

Posted by Carewell on Thu Apr 27 2023

Burnout can happen to any caregiver and it manifests itself in many different ways. We spoke with caregivers to share how burnout felt for them. We hope their experience can shine a light on the many ways caregiver burnout can manifest itself. Read More


How to Talk to a Parent With Dementia: 14 Communication Strategies and Tips

How to Talk to a Parent With Dementia: 14 Communication Strategies and Tips

Posted by Declan Davey on Wed Aug 06 2025

Whether your loved one is living with Alzheimer’s or another type of dementia, you may have found it challenging, at times, to understand what they truly want or need. Memory problems, speech impairments, and changes to the relationship dynamic can all have an impact… For this reason, we’ve brought together a list of ideas on how to talk to a parent with dementia, so that you can maintain the quality of communication with your parent as much as possible. Read More


What to Know About Alzheimer’s Wandering

What to Know About Alzheimer’s Wandering

Posted by Chad Birt on Thu Jun 24 2021

Alzheimer’s wandering is a common but dangerous side effect of Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia. Researchers estimate it affects 6 in 10 people with the disorder, causing them to become confused and disoriented. Learn more about Alzheimer’s Wandering.