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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Dementia and the Telephone
How can we more successfully talk on the phone with someone who has dementia? We baby boomers are a very mobile generation. Not many of … Read more
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 lot of time trying to encourage them to … Read more
How to Enhance Conversations in Dementia
We can become storytellers for our loved ones who have dementia—recounting happy memories for them. When we do this we give them a valuable gift: … Read more
Dementia and Language Loss
This is ME Talking — Not My Dementia! We know that language skills are eventually lost in dementia. But do we really understand what dementia … Read more
Dementia and the Conversation
How do I help someone with dementia take part in conversations successfully? There are several easy techniques to help our loved ones and clients avoid … Read more