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!
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On the Road with Dementia — Getting There in One Piece.
The holiday season is stressful at the best of times, but taking someone who has dementia to visit … [Read more...] about On the Road with Dementia — Getting There in One Piece.
What’s the Difference Between Treatment and Care?
You may not have thought about the difference between treatment and care. Both are necessary and … [Read more...] about What’s the Difference Between Treatment and Care?
Help! Dad thinks I’m Mom! Dementia and Mistaken Identities
When a loved one with dementia stops recognizing us, or responds to us as if we are someone else, it … [Read more...] about Help! Dad thinks I’m Mom! Dementia and Mistaken Identities
The Experiential Self and the Remembering Self
In his book Thinking, Fast and Slow, Daniel Kahneman explains the existence of our experiential and … [Read more...] about The Experiential Self and the Remembering Self
Maximizing the “Assisted” in Assisted Living
Families often move their loved ones into assisted living so they will be safer and can enjoy more … [Read more...] about Maximizing the “Assisted” in Assisted Living