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    Caregiver Tip Sheet – Sundowning

    “Sundowning” is a term used for individuals living with dementia who may show behaviors in the late afternoon or evening.

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    Caregiver Tip Sheet – Resistance

    When encountering resistance, it is important to develop different strategies to provide the care and support without offending, upsetting or overwhelming the individual living with dementia.

  • Guide

    Caregiver Tip Sheet – Repetition

    The ability to recall recent conversations or events becomes increasingly difficult as the dementia progresses.

  • Guide

    Caregiver Tip Sheet – Medications

    At times, trying to give medication to an individual living with dementia can be a challenge.

  • Guide

    Making Life Accessible

    Our community-based facilities across the United States are directly responding to the needs of their communities to break down barriers in employment, community access, housing, transportation, technology and more.

  • Guide

    Caregiver Tip Sheet – Home Safety

    Experiencing confusion, disorientation, limited coordination and memory loss can have a significant impact on safety within the home.

  • Guide

    Caregiver Tip Sheet – Hallucinations

    Although hallucinations can occur with any of the five senses, visual hallucinations are most common with individuals living with dementia.

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    Caregiver Tip Sheet – Getting Lost

    Wandering is a serious risk for individuals living with dementia and can be extremely dangerous.

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    Caregiver Tip Sheet – Driving

    Dementia is a progressive disease which impacts memory, visual-spatial disorientation, cognitive functioning and other skills it takes to drive safely.

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    Caregiver Tip Sheet – Communication

    Communication for an individual living with dementia will become more difficult as the disease progresses.

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    Caregiver Tip Sheet – Bathing & Hygiene

    An individual who is living with dementia may become anxious about bathing or having someone help them with their personal hygiene.

  • STD Testing in Manchester

    Do you think you’ve been exposed to an STD? There are resources near you that offer screening and treatment.