Families ask me this so often. Being in conversation with someone who is not making sense makes us … [Read more...] about How Should I Respond When She Doesn’t Make Sense?
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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!
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?
Let’s Treasure Childhood, Adulthood and Elderhood
As I began to write about these concepts, I was surprised to discover that Microsoft Word doesn’t … [Read more...] about Let’s Treasure Childhood, Adulthood and Elderhood
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?
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?