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, understand the calendar, or keep appointments. Can you remember an … Read more
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Dementia—Hiding Things and Misplacing Things
People who are experiencing dementia are constantly losing things—but not always due to forgetfulness alone. Often valuables are lost because they’ve felt the need to … Read more
Managing Dementia and Stubbornness: Turning “No” into “Yes”
No one likes being told what to do, and that doesn’t change when dementia comes into the picture. When someone demands that you do something, … Read more
Become Their Memory – Tell Them Their Stories
Be the memory keeper and you won’t lose your loved one twice Two of the most common questions I hear from families and people who … Read more
Dementia and Mood Swings
We are affecting the moods of those experiencing dementia When we are with people who are experiencing dementia (or Alzheimer’s), we may not realize it, … Read more
The DAWN Method Dementia Podcast Guide
As dementia awareness grows, there are many more podcasts for dementia and Alzheimer’s caregivers. If you are caring for someone with dementia at home, listening … Read more
