Improve Communication With Someone With Dementia by Knowing What NOT to Say
Have you ever said the wrong thing? Maybe your intention was to compliment a friend on her new haircut, but you came across sounding like
Have you ever said the wrong thing? Maybe your intention was to compliment a friend on her new haircut, but you came across sounding like
Taking care of a family member with dementia requires continuous adaptation to the individual’s changing needs. As the condition progresses, there comes a point when
There is something so special about the kitchen. It is the very first stop kids make when they get home from school, in search of
Did you ever wake up in the middle of a dream and wonder, for just a minute, if what you were dreaming about was real?
Salt and pepper. Macaroni and cheese. Peanut butter and jelly. Some things are simply designed to go together. One combination you want to avoid, however,
Most people only consider the cognitive effects of dementia in older adults. And while cognitive decline may be the foremost symptom, there are unexpected effects
Do you remember how important alone time was for you as a teenager? The peace you felt in your place of solace where you could
Dementia is unpredictable, to say the least. It can transform a person’s mood, personality, and behaviors quickly. When you’re at home caring for a loved
Wouldn’t it be helpful if there was a dementia care manual, with step-by-step information on what to expect at each stage of the disease? While
When providing care for a family member with dementia, it’s important to remind yourself that you ARE capable, you ARE doing an excellent job, and