Once a year we celebrate love—in all its forms—on Valentine’s Day. Not only between lovers, but also … [Read more...] about Let’s Celebrate Love Every Day
How to Enhance Conversations in Dementia
We can become storytellers for our loved ones who have dementia—recounting happy memories for them. … [Read more...] about How to Enhance Conversations in Dementia
Keep Me Safe, But Let Me be Me
Transitions from one life stage to another are always complicated. As teenagers become adults, their … [Read more...] about Keep Me Safe, But Let Me be Me
Turning No into Yes—Reaching Underlying Issues of Disempowerment
No one likes being told what to do, and that doesn’t change when dementia appears. When someone … [Read more...] about Turning No into Yes—Reaching Underlying Issues of Disempowerment
We All Need Social Interaction—Whether We Have Dementia or Not
One of the most difficult problems of aging is staying in contact with those we love. We are social … [Read more...] about We All Need Social Interaction—Whether We Have Dementia or Not
Dementia Care Now – There’s a New Approach
The approach we currently use to care for people with dementia in the United States has a name. It’s … [Read more...] about Dementia Care Now – There’s a New Approach