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Dementia doesn’t just affect memory—it touches every part of a person’s life, and the earlier it’s recognized, the sooner interventions...

“Mary, it’s wonderful to see you!” What a sweet greeting this would be…if you were Mary. More and more, Mom is referring to you as her...

It’s an ordinary morning, and you’re helping Dad get ready for the day. You have selected a few options of outfits for him to pick from,...

While you watch Mom struggling to think of your name or getting lost in her day-to-day routine, a distressing thought might slip into...

We have all felt that moment of sheer panic when we cannot find our keys or wallet. It’s disorienting and frustrating. Now, picture this...

Caring for an aging parent often means becoming their confidant and cheerleader. It should never be merely about medical appointments or...

Routine small successes for an individual with —like fixing what they want for dinner or tying their own shoes—can feel enormous. These...

Discover inspiring activities for dementia care that enhance daily living for those with dementia. Learn more here.

Receiving a diagnosis of dementia is never easy. It is the start of a difficult rollercoaster of fear, anxiety, uncertainty, grief, and...

It is a complicated situation many family caregivers encounter: your aging parents, who once cared for you, now reject the aid they so...

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...

If you have ever felt invisible as a family caregiver, you are not alone. Caring for someone you love takes center stage, and you may...

Tending to a loved one with dementia requires continuous adaptation to the individual's changing needs. As the disease progresses, there...

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 a snack...

Do you ever wake up in the middle of a dream and wonder, just for a minute, if what you were dreaming about was real? It can feel so...

No one wants to spend any more time than necessary in the hospital. The goal is to get the required treatment or procedure over with as...

Salt and pepper. Macaroni and cheese. Peanut butter and jelly. Some things are just meant to go together. One combination you want to...

You both promised to look after each other through better or worse, in sickness and in health. When these cherished sentiments are first...

If you’ve ever played music on vinyl records, you know that the needle does not always track properly. Sometimes a tiny bit of dust or...

Dementia is unpredictable, to say the least. It can transform someone’s mood, personality, and behaviors quickly. When you are at home...