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title: What is Habilitation Therapy?
description: This guide breaks down the origins and practice of Habilitation Therapy and details how it is being used to treat those living with Alzheimer's and dementia.
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# What is Habilitation Therapy?

### *A Guide to Habilitation Therapy*

Caring for loved ones with Alzheimer’s and dementia is often overwhelming. Whether you're the primary caregiver or not, it's common to find yourself in unfamiliar situations when caring for your loved one.

Knowing the best way to act can help you better handle these situations and provide the love and support your loved one deserves. 

Habilitation Therapy, the newest advance in Alzheimer's and dementia care, helps caregivers make smarter choices when attending to those living with dementia.

But what is Habilitation Therapy and how exactly does it help those living with memory loss?

We developed this guide to help you:

- **Learn** the origins and research behind this new care approach
- **Understand** the different components and philosophies of Habilitation Therapy
- **Know** the techniques to use when caring for your loved one

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