How can we more successfully talk on the phone with someone who has dementia? We baby boomers are a … [Read more...] about Dementia and the Telephone
How Do We Help Someone Feel Secure in Our Care?
How do we help someone with dementia feel secure in our care? Having dementia means experiencing … [Read more...] about How Do We Help Someone Feel Secure in Our Care?
Why Do We Expect Them To Know Us?
So often I talk with people who are upset because a loved one with dementia no longer recognizes … [Read more...] about Why Do We Expect Them To Know Us?
Help! Dad thinks I’m Mom! Dementia and Mistaken Identities
When a loved one with dementia stops recognizing us, or responds to us as if we are someone else, it … [Read more...] about Help! Dad thinks I’m Mom! Dementia and Mistaken Identities
Dementia and the Dinner Table
Does your loved one with dementia have issues with food, eating or mealtime? There are a number of … [Read more...] about Dementia and the Dinner Table
Dementia and the Calendar—How to Help Your Loved One Feel on Top of Things
One of the most disconcerting losses when dementia strikes is becoming unable to track time, … [Read more...] about Dementia and the Calendar—How to Help Your Loved One Feel on Top of Things