How can we more successfully talk on the phone with someone who has dementia? We baby boomers are a … [Read more...] about Dementia and the Telephone
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
Being a Dementia Partner
It’s very important to remember that the person who is experiencing dementia may or may not be able … [Read more...] about Being a Dementia Partner
Supporting a Sense of Self in Dementia
Unless we balance our loved one’s need for autonomy and dignity with their need for safety, we … [Read more...] about Supporting a Sense of Self in Dementia
How to Enhance Conversations in Dementia
We can become storytellers for our loved ones who have dementia—recounting happy memories for them. … [Read more...] about How to Enhance Conversations in Dementia
This is ME Talking — Not My Dementia!
We know that language skills are eventually lost in dementia. But do we really understand what that … [Read more...] about This is ME Talking — Not My Dementia!