Redirecting loved ones and patients with dementia can often be a successful strategy to use when managing challenging behaviors. Because people with dementia cannot always communicate what they want, ...

Would you be surprised that individuals diagnosed with moderate to severe dementia require redirection during approximately 78% of staff interactions? Perhaps the only surprise is that the 78% is so ...

What is meant by the “dementia stare”? The dementia stare is a common symptom of dementia characterized by a blank, unfocused gaze, often directed into space or at a fixed point, with a lack of ...

What is separation anxiety in individuals with Alzheimer's or dementia and some tips and strategies to manage it? Reluctance and fear of being separated from the individual's primary caregiver, or ...

In my last two posts, we examined the antecedents, behaviors, and consequences (ABC) approach, an excellent way to understand the root cause of behaviors and develop plans to manage unwanted behaviors ...