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Guidance for families
Short, practical reads from the questions families ask us most.
What to do during the first seven days after a dementia diagnosis
The week after a diagnosis is usually the most disorganized. A short, deliberate sequence keeps your family from trying to solve everything at once.
Read article →When sudden behavior changes require medical attention
An abrupt change in behavior is usually a signal rather than a stage. Knowing the difference prevents both panic and dangerous delay.
Read article →Home safety after a dementia diagnosis
Effective home safety is targeted rather than total. A handful of changes removes most of the risk without stripping away independence.
Read article →How families can prepare for hospital discharge
Discharge planning tends to move faster than families expect. Preparing three days early changes the outcome more than anything you do afterward.
Read article →What caregiver burnout can look like
Burnout rarely announces itself. It usually appears first as irritability, isolation, and a shrinking sense of choice.
Read article →How to divide dementia-care responsibilities among siblings
Most sibling conflict in dementia care is a structural problem rather than a character problem. Structure is easier to fix.
Read article →Dementia versus delirium: why the difference is urgent
Delirium is common, frequently missed, and often reversible. Mistaking it for dementia progression delays treatment.
Read article →Questions to ask after a dementia diagnosis
Appointments are short. A prepared list of questions is the difference between leaving informed and leaving with a label.
Read article →When someone with dementia should no longer be left alone
The answer is rarely a stage or a score. It depends on specific capabilities that can be observed directly.
Read article →How to prepare for a dementia family meeting
A family meeting without an agenda usually becomes an argument. With one, it usually produces decisions.
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