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Everything to Know About Conservatorship
What is conservatorship? When someone is no longer able to handle their own financial or personal affairs, the court can appoint an individual or professional to act on behalf of the incapacitated person.
Reducing the Risk of Wandering
Wandering is a common behavior for people living with dementia and can result in dangerous situations. There are several ways to reduce the risk of wandering and tools that can be put in place to help locate someone in the case that wandering occurs.
¿Por qué las personas mayores repiten cosas?
Es muy común que las personas mayores repiten historias o hagan preguntas una y otra vez, especialmente si tienen Alzheimer o demencia. No lo están haciendo a propósito. Este comportamiento se debe a cambios en el cerebro.
Dealing with Paranoia
Changes in the brain can cause people with dementia to see the world differently. It's important to try not to take this personally as paranoia is a common behavior for people living with dementia.
Meet the Researchers: Date with a Cure 2023
Meet the expert panel for this year's Date With A Cure research forum, which will be held Tuesday, June 13th via Zoom.
Ways to Handle Outings
All people enjoy going out to run errands, visit friends and family, eat at restaurants, & travel. However, some outings can create problematic behavior, agitation, & confusion for people living with Alzheimer’s disease or other dementia. Read about ways to handle outings and plan ahead.