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Shelly Chan, RN, coordinates memory care at an assisted living community in Lincoln, Nebraska. A nurse in memory support since 2011, she organizes day-to-day care plans for residents across every stage of dementia and writes about dementia care for Biology Insights. In earlier positions, Chan supervised nursing staff and medication administration across several long-term care facilities. She earned her associate degree in nursing from Anne Arundel Community College.

Do Dementia Patients Have Good and Bad Days?
Does Mixed Dementia Progress Quickly?
At What Stage of Dementia Does Apathy Occur?
How Does COVID Affect Dementia Patients?
Which of the Senses Is Most Affected by Alzheimer’s Disease?
Is Forgetting to Flush the Toilet a Sign of Dementia?
What Stage of Dementia Is Dysphagia?
Can Dementia Cause Headaches?
How Fast Does Mild Cognitive Impairment Progress?
Does Dementia Make You Look Older?
What Is the 3 Word Test for Dementia?
Is Sleepiness a Sign of Dementia?
What Area of the Brain Is First Affected by Alzheimer’s?
Is Incontinence a Sign of Dementia?
Can Trauma Trigger Dementia? Exploring the Link
What Is Familial Alzheimer’s Disease?
Why Do Dementia Patients Clap Their Hands?
Why Does a Person With Alzheimer’s Experience Impaired Hydration?
Why Do Alzheimer’s Patients Hold Their Head Down?
Does Alzheimer’s Disease Cause Dizziness?
Why Do Dementia Patients Refuse Medication?
What Does Alzheimer’s Smell Like?
Do You Forget How to Breathe With Alzheimer’s?
What Causes Dementia to Worsen Suddenly?
Can You Forget How to Breathe With Alzheimer’s?
Are Vivid Dreams a Sign of Dementia?
Why Clocks and Calendars Matter for Dementia Patients
What Are Environmental Behavior Triggers for Alzheimer’s?
Can Alzheimer’s Make You Forget to Breathe?
Is Lip Smacking a Sign of Dementia?