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Ever notice how an older adult sometimes refuses to respond to your questions and suggestions, instead giving you a knee-jerk "No!" Learn why it happens -- and a way to get different answers.
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Concerned about your loved one's meals while you're at work or otherwise unable to provide food? See three creative options to try.
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Many caregivers find restoration in the relaxing powers of a glass of wine or a cocktail. But are you timing your drinking in a way that undermines your health? Find out.
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Some pills are large and hard to swallow; medications in other forms may taste bad. Is it OK to mix them up with food? Find out what's safe, what's not.
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Glaucoma, an eye disease of the optic nerve, is common over age 60 -- but fortunately most cases develop slowly. See this important clue that can be a tip-off to getting vision checked.
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Trying to sort out a legal issue with your older loved one? Find out about a relatively new specialist who can help.
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On bad days when you're feeling tired and resentful, it can be hard to keep in mind how you got to this place -- and why you care so much. Learn a lovely reminder strategy.
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Dementia caregivers often don't know how to let anyone else give them support. How to help yourself accept help.
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It can be difficult to get someone with dementia to eat the right amount, and meals can become tense. Learn small changes that can help.
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Do you tell someone with dementia if a relative or friend has died? Consider the pros and cons, and how to break the news if you do.
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As a dementia caregiver, do you find yourself handling stress by eating too much? How to break the habit of emotional eating.
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Dementia raises the risks posed by fire hazards. Beware of common fire dangers in the homes of people with dementia.
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People with moderate-stage dementia may not be able to express pain in words. Here's how to recognize pain in your loved one with dementia.
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Emotional meltdowns, caused by fear, stress, or other emotions, may increasingly overtake someone with dementia. How to deal with dementia meltdowns.
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Caregivers, if they're honest, know they're surrounded by irritations. Often the best way to cope is to list them. See caregivers' top pet peeves.
