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Can Someone with Dementia Sign Legal Documents?

Making legal decisions for a loved one with dementia is both challenging and emotional. Whether they can legally sign documents depends on their mental capacity at the time. Mental capacity means they must fully understand what they are signing and the potential consequences of their decision. Many seniors can still make legal choices in the…
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Can Reading Help With Dementia?

Dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease, affects millions of people worldwide, creating unique challenges for individuals and caregivers alike. While no cure exists, there is growing evidence that engaging in certain activities can enhance quality of life and slow cognitive decline.  Reading is one such powerful activity, as it can help those living with dementia maintain their…
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What to Expect from a Memory Care Facility?

Caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia can be both emotionally and physically challenging. Families often grapple with how to make sure their loved one’s safety and quality of life as they face memory impairments.  For many, a memory care community is the ideal solution to these challenges. At Inspired…
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Why Can Dementia Cause Hypersexuality?

Caring for a loved one with dementia requires patience and understanding in order to deal with the unexpected shifts brought about by cognitive decline. Dementia is more than just memory loss. It’s a complex condition that progressively affects various aspects of a person’s life, including behavior, mood, and personality. Hypersexual behavior is a behavioral symptom…
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Can Drug Use Cause Dementia?

Dementia isn't an age-related condition, but age is a significant risk factor. Drug use can also increase your risk of dementia. Long-term use of benzodiazepines, anticholinergics, and opioids can increase the risk of dementia. While these drugs have specific purposes or benefits, they can also have side effects. Understanding how these drugs impact cognitive health…
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Dementia, Memory Care •

How to Talk to a Parent With Dementia on the Phone

Communicating with a parent who has dementia can be challenging, especially when you're not face-to-face with them, such as when you're talking on the phone. As caregivers and family members, it's essential to understand these challenges and find ways to maintain meaningful connections. For adult children with a parent with dementia who lives away or…

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