Having dementia means experiencing progressive cognitive impairment. When this is happening to you, … [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 have issues with food, eating or mealtime? There are a number of things you can … [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
Dementia and Masking – How to Avoid Being Kept in the Dark
Most seniors are hesitant about letting their children know that they lost the car at the grocery … [Read more...] about Dementia and Masking – How to Avoid Being Kept in the Dark