Communication Tips for Talking with Someone Who Has Dementia
Practical ways to talk with someone living with dementia: how to set up a conversation, what to say instead of quizzing or correcting, and how to listen.
Caregiving Guides
Plain, practical help for the everyday moments of caring for someone living with dementia, including caring for yourself.
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Start hereHow to Play Games with Someone Who Has DementiaTreat a game as time together, not a test. Pick a calm time of day, sit side by side in a quiet room, and offer one simple game. Let the person set the pace, never correct harmless mistakes, make the game easier at the first sign of strain, and turn pictures into conversation. Stop while it still feels good. Ending early, or simply watching together, is a good outcome.Read the guide →When Someone with Dementia Refuses or Gets Frustrated with an Activity
Why a person living with dementia may refuse or get upset with an activity, what to try instead, what to avoid, and when a sudden change needs a doctor.
Sundowning: Calm Late-Afternoon Activities for People with Dementia
Gentle routines, room changes and calm activities that may ease late-day restlessness in dementia, plus when to call a doctor about new or worsening symptoms.
Setting Up a Tablet or Phone for Someone with Dementia
Step-by-step tablet and phone setup for someone with dementia: lock to one app, larger text, fewer notifications, a simple home screen, volume and privacy.
How to Choose Dementia Apps and Games
A caregiver's checklist for choosing dementia apps and games: start with your goal, avoid timers and ads, check privacy, and read evidence claims with care.
Caregiver Self-Care: Respite, Support and Signs of Burnout
Signs of caregiver burnout, how to find respite and support groups, and free US helplines, including the Alzheimer's Association 24/7 Helpline and Eldercare Locator.
When Someone with Dementia Keeps Asking to Go Home
Why a person living with dementia asks to go home even when they are home, what to say, calming activities to try, and how to keep them safe if they try to leave.
When Someone with Dementia Asks the Same Question Again and Again
Why a person living with dementia asks the same question over and over, calm ways to answer, simple tools that help, and when a sudden change needs a doctor.
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The free Golden Moments app for iPhone, iPad and Android: large picture tiles, games with your own family photos, and picture packs that work without Wi‑Fi. No account, ads, timer or score.