Dementia reality—accepting their reality When I talk with families or dementia caregivers about … [Read more...] about Is it Dishonest To Go Along with Altered Realities?
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Turning No into Yes—Reaching Underlying Issues of Disempowerment
No one likes being told what to do, and that doesn’t change when dementia appears. When someone … [Read more...] about Turning No into Yes—Reaching Underlying Issues of Disempowerment
Dementia and Aggressiveness (Part 3 of 3)
How to handle a combative dementia patient** [This article, “Dementia and Aggressiveness,” is the … [Read more...] about Dementia and Aggressiveness (Part 3 of 3)
Dementia and Anger (or the Dementia ‘Anger Stage’—Part 2 of 3)
There are more people searching for answers to dementia and anger—and how to deal with dementia … [Read more...] about Dementia and Anger (or the Dementia ‘Anger Stage’—Part 2 of 3)
Mean Dementia: Why Does It Happen? (Part 1 of 3)
How to deal with a dementia ‘patient’* who is aggressive Why is my mom so angry? Why does my … [Read more...] about Mean Dementia: Why Does It Happen? (Part 1 of 3)
Behaviors Aren’t the Problem—It’s the Emotions That Cause Them
The stress caused by dementia-related behaviors Anyone who has spent time with someone … [Read more...] about Behaviors Aren’t the Problem—It’s the Emotions That Cause Them