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Autonomy and Dementia
Supporting a Sense of Self in Dementia Unless we balance our loved one experiencing dementia’s … [Read more...] about Autonomy and Dementia
Keep Me Safe, But Let Me be Me
Transitions from one life stage to another are always complicated. As teenagers become adults, their … [Read more...] about Keep Me Safe, But Let Me be Me
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
Tips for Preserving Both Selfhood and Safety
Dementia causes memory and rational thought losses. Losing rational thought means losing skills such … [Read more...] about Tips for Preserving Both Selfhood and Safety