Every Day Life is Part of Treatment

Dementia vs. Schizophrenia – How to Spot the Difference

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Let’s talk about dementia vs. schizophrenia. Including how to tell them apart, where they overlap, and what treatment is safest. These are clear steps for caregivers. Imagine you receive a call from your son. His voice is thin, strained. “Grandma says there are people in the hallway.” He’s talking about your mother. Last week, she hid the rent check in the food pantry. Now she’s pacing, convinced someone’s breaking in. You’ve seen memory problems before,…

The Magical Powers of Midday Activities

Why Routines Are a Lifesaver for Dementia Care

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In this article, you will learn why routines are a lifesaver for dementia care. Understand practical tips for creating comforting, predictable schedules that ease confusion and support caregivers every step of the way. When Everything Feels Like a Dumpster Fire One Tuesday, I cried in a CVS parking lot. Not because of the toothpaste aisle (although let’s be real, why are there 87 versions of mint?) — but because Mom refused to put on pants for…

The Mediterranean Diet Can Help Fight Against Alzheimer's

Dementia News August 2025

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Dementia News August 2025. Here’s this month’s dementia news, you might have missed: The reality is that dementia isn’t waiting around. It’s coming for more people every year. You can either sit on the sidelines, hoping a miracle pill shows up, or you can start stacking the odds in your favor right now.Purpose, food, movement, and daily habits. They’re free levers anyone can pull today. Purposeful Living – A Key to Lower Dementia Risk Recent…

Pet Therapy for Seniors in Dementia Care

Choosing a Memory Care Home – 10 Questions to Ask on Your Tour

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Here you are, lost in the hallways, holding a visitor badge like it’s a backstage pass you never wanted. And your brain won’t stop looping: “What do you even say, what do you even ask, when this could be the new address for someone you love?” This isn’t some home makeover show where you get to fuss over backsplash tiles and farmhouse sinks. This is real. This is “who’s holding their hand when they forget…

The Similarities Between Dementia in Cats and Humans

The Similarities Between Dementia in Cats and Humans

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There are several similarities Between dementia in cats and humans. In your house, it might start around 3 a.m. The cat begins crying in the hallway — loud, long meows, like she’s lost something important. You get up, barefoot on cold tile, and find her blinking in the bathroom doorway. You refill her food (even though it’s full), rub the soft space between her ears, and sit with her for a while. She settles eventually,…