How Brain-Healthy Are Your Everyday Habits?

Behavioral symptoms common in FTD - such as disinhibition, compulsive actions, apathy, impulsivity, or wandering - are often triggered or worsened by environmental chaos, unpredictability, or too many choices.
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Consider this: Routine and simpler environments can increase a sense of purpose, reduce 'decision overload' and improve quality time. Look around the home: what we see as mementos & decor, they may now see as clutter and overstimulation.

…And their reality is changing. Humans are logically driven, but this is learned behavior. Emotions we are born with.
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Consider this: Meet them in their emotions. Repeat concerns and match their tone. Playing nostalgic music or creating art together can help create a calming environment and reduce overstimulation.

Whether you are caring for a parent, spouse or friend - watching someone change before your eyes is overwhelming.
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Want to help? Consider this: Be specific. Instead of saying “Is there anything I can do?” Say, How about I drop dinner off on Friday; come over and go for a walk? Call you tonight and check in.