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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
Dementia and the calendar – how to help your loved one feel on top of things.
One of the most disconcerting losses when dementia strikes is becoming unable to track time, … [Read more...] about Dementia and the calendar – how to help your loved one feel on top of things.
Dementia – The Epidemic That Is Bankrupting Us.
It is an epidemic. It’s estimated that 5.4 million Americans had Alzheimer’s in 2016. The … [Read more...] about Dementia – The Epidemic That Is Bankrupting Us.
Dementia and the Grocery Store
Running errands with someone who has dementia can be very trying. Here are two tips that will make … [Read more...] about Dementia and the Grocery Store
Dementia and the Telephone
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