Managing Dementia and Stubbornness: Turning “No” into “Yes”
No one likes being told what to do, and that doesn’t change when dementia comes into the picture. When someone demands that you do something, … Read more
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No one likes being told what to do, and that doesn’t change when dementia comes into the picture. When someone demands that you do something, … Read more
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
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
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
How to handle a combative dementia patient** [This article, “Dementia and Aggressiveness,” is the last in a series of three articles about mean dementia. See … Read more
Tips for keeping someone safe while supporting selfhood Promoting independence in dementia is important for wellbeing. When caring for someone experiencing dementia, we need to find … Read more