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You’ll know Ramadan as a time of fasting for Muslims, but it is more than that. It’s about family, community, faith, giving back, learning, and being thankful. However, caring for a loved one with dementia during Ramadan can be challenging. Ramadan is one of the five pillars of Islam. It’s the holiest month lasting thirty

When caring for someone with dementia, it’s important to anticipate and, if possible, prepare for the repetitive questions that may arise. This article focuses on giving you 12 dementia repetitive questions and suggested responses to answer questions such as below. Learn the things to look out for – identifying root causes, how to handle underlying

It’s challenging to respond to the same question over and over again. The constant repetition can be mentally and emotionally draining. That’s why it’s important as dementia caregivers to build up strategies for handling repetitive questions in dementia care. In this article, we’ll be looking in depth at how to handle repetitive questions in a compassionate

This is a question that most caregivers want the answer to because it can be so distressing both to you and your loved one. Why does my mum with Alzheimer’s keep repeating herself? Repetitive questions can be a common symptom for those living with dementia, particularly with certain types like Alzheimer’s disease.  Learning to cope

Mum’s emotional response matters to me. In the morning when Mum first wakes up, she’s often either smiling from her dreams or initially disoriented and confused about where she is and who I am. If it’s the latter, she looks confused but not frightened. I always introduce myself, and sometimes she laughs at me (with