Three Caregiver Tips for Dementia That Prevent Hurt Feelings
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
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Autonomy and Dementia
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
Keep Me Safe, But Let Me be Me
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
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 demands that you do something, isn’t your natural … Read more
Dementia and Aggressiveness
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 Preserving Both Selfhood and Safety
Dementia causes memory and rational thought losses. Losing rational thought means losing skills such as the ability to perceive cause and effect, prioritize information or … Read more