How Should I Respond When They Don’t Make Sense?
What to do when a person with dementia or Alzheimer’s doesn’t make sense Family members often ask me this question. Trying to talk with someone … Read more
There is a Roadmap for Living with Dementia
How you can support someone living with dementia In 2017 the New York Times ran three articles on Alzheimer’s and dementia. The central piece, “Fraying … Read more
The DAWN Method Dementia Podcast Guide
As dementia awareness grows, there are many more podcasts for dementia and Alzheimer’s caregivers. If you are caring for someone with dementia at home, listening … Read more
Caring for dementia: It’s more effective than dementia treatment. Why?
You may not have thought about the difference between treatment and care. They are not synonyms, they’re opposites. Both have their place in our lives, … Read more
Help! Dad Thinks I’m Mom! Dementia and Delusions About Identity
Why does he think I’m someone else? When a loved one with Alzheimer’s or dementia stops recognizing us, or responds to us as if we … Read more
What is it like to have dementia?
Manifesto for Dementia with Dignity This is a manifesto for my book, Dementia With Dignity. It explains what it is like to experience dementia. It’s … Read more
