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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Why Do We Expect Them To Know Us?
So often I talk with people who are upset because a loved one with dementia no longer recognizes … [Read more...] about Why Do We Expect Them To Know Us?
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.
Is it Dishonest To Go Along with Altered Realities?
When I talk with families or caregivers about the need to recognize and accept the alterations to … [Read more...] about Is it Dishonest To Go Along with Altered Realities?