Understanding Why Loved Ones With Dementia Hide Items
We have all experienced that moment of utter panic when we cannot find our keys or wallet. It is disorienting and frustrating. Now, picture this
We have all experienced that moment of utter panic when we cannot find our keys or wallet. It is disorienting and frustrating. Now, picture this
Everyday small triumphs for a person with dementia—like fixing what they want for dinner or tying their own shoes—can feel enormous. These moments boost their
Taking care of a loved one with dementia is unlike almost every other responsibility you’ll tackle. It calls for you to dig deep down into
There’s nothing simple about a dementia diagnosis. It is the beginning of a difficult that is heightened if the diagnosis is given starkly, without empathy
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