Families and caregivers must know how to respond to dementia-related behavioral changes in seniors as their condition progresses. Read on to find out how.

The holiday season is here and it's time to visit friends and family. Flying with seniors with dementia may seem daunting, but with planning and preparation, traveling and spending cherished time with others is possible.

Many people think that dementia just refers to memory loss. However, seniors with dementia might also have difficulty communicating, difficulty solving complex tasks, general confusion, difficulty with physical coordination and motor functions, and some visual impairment. Also, there are stages when it comes to dementia. In the beginning, seniors with dementia might only experience the above symptoms to a mild extent. But later on, they may start experiencing them more often and to a greater extent.