What to do when a parent with dementia refuses help People who have dementia often refuse care. … [Read more...] about Anosognosia—When People Don’t Realize They’re Impaired
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How to Avoid Being Manipulative in Dementia Care
Nobody likes to be manipulated. But the family and caregivers of people who have dementia spend a … [Read more...] about How to Avoid Being Manipulative in Dementia Care
Is Diagnosing the Specific Type of Dementia Important?
When I first start talking with families about a loved one who’s showing signs of dementia, they … [Read more...] about Is Diagnosing the Specific Type of Dementia Important?
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
DAWN Featured on NWPTV’s xConnectNW
The DAWN Method was recently featured on NWPTV's xConnectNW show. Judy Cornish, creator of the DAWN … [Read more...] about DAWN Featured on NWPTV’s xConnectNW
The Experiential Self and the Remembering Self
In his book Thinking, Fast and Slow, Daniel Kahneman explains the existence of our experiential and … [Read more...] about The Experiential Self and the Remembering Self