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Practical Information on Memory Loss, Dementia, & Alzheimer’s

Many people worry about the health and wellbeing of an older person with memory loss symptoms, or even dementia, such as Alzheimer’s. Although dementia is usually not curable, there is often quite a lot that can be done to help people think — and feel — their best.

For example, avoiding many commonly-prescribed medications, as well as preventing delirium, are things that geriatricians routinely do to help keep people with dementia safer.

I also have articles on what to do if you are worried about an older person’s memory or thinking.

Articles about optimizing the health and wellbeing of people with dementia:

4 Types of Brain-Slowing Medication to Avoid if You’re Worried About Memory

4 Medications to Treat Alzheimer’s & Other Dementias: How They Work & FAQs

5 Types of Medication Used to Treat Difficult Dementia Behaviors

7 Steps to Managing Difficult Dementia Behaviors (Safely & Without Medications)

How to Plan for Decline in Alzheimer’s Dementia:A 5-Step Approach to Navigating Difficult Decisions & Crises with Less Stress

How to Understand the Stages of Alzheimer’s & Related Dementias

Q&A: Hospice in Dementia, Medications, & What to Do If You’re Concerned

3 Things Caregivers Should Know About Better Healthcare in Alzheimer’s

2 More Things to Know About Better Healthcare in Alzheimer’s

Delirium: How Caregivers Can Protect Alzheimer’s Patients

A common problem that speeds Alzheimer’s decline, and how to avoid it

Worried about a person’s memory or thinking? 

Cognitive Impairment in Aging: 10 Common Causes & 10 Things the Doctor Should Check

8 Behaviors to Take Note of if You Think Someone is Getting Alzheimer’s

How We Diagnose Dementia: the Practical Basics to Know

How to Diagnose & Treat Mild Cognitive Impairment

6 Causes of Paranoia in Aging & What to Do

4 Things to Try When Your Aging Parent Seems Irrational

Concerns about decision making or “incompetence”?

Incompetence & Losing Capacity: Answers to 7 FAQs

How to Avoid Problems Due to Senior Incapacity: The (Better) Durable General Power of Attorney

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