Caring for the caregivers If you are caring for a loved one with dementia, you are probably very … [Read more...] about Family Caregivers—Could They Be Less Alone?
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How Should I Respond When She Doesn’t Make Sense?
What to do when a person with dementia or Alzheimer’s doesn’t make sense Families ask me this so … [Read more...] about How Should I Respond When She Doesn’t Make Sense?
Is it Dishonest To Go Along with Altered Realities?
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?
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
How to handle a combative dementia patient** [This article, “Dementia and Aggressiveness,” is the … [Read more...] about Dementia and Aggressiveness
Dementia ‘Anger Stage’
There are more people searching for information on the dementia ‘anger stage’—and how to deal with … [Read more...] about Dementia ‘Anger Stage’