Become Their Memory – Tell Them Their Stories
Be the memory keeper and you won’t lose your loved one twice Two of the most common questions I hear from families and people who … Read more
Dementia With Dignity
This category contains blog posts about how to best help someone living with dementia retain their sense of self-worth and dignity.
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
Three Caregiver Tips for Dementia That Prevent Hurt Feelings
Being a Dementia Partner It’s very important to remember that the person who is experiencing dementia may or may not be able to understand that … Read more
Autonomy and Dementia
Supporting a Sense of Self in Dementia Unless we balance our loved one experiencing dementia’s need for autonomy and dignity with their need for safety, … Read more
There is a Cure for the Stigma Surrounding Dementia
We have created the dehumanizing stigma that accompanies dementia by choosing to persist in using a model to explain dementia that is not only flawed … Read more
Keep Me Safe, But Let Me be Me
Transitions from one life stage to another are always complicated. As teenagers become adults, their parents maintain a delicate balance between continued supervision and granting … Read more