Navigating Food Fights: Helping Our Loved Ones with Dementia Enjoy Meals
Caring for someone with dementia is a journey filled with ups and downs. Among the challenges we face as caregivers, one that truly tugs...
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- Sep 23
- 3 min
Finding Light in Dementia's Shadows: A Personal Journey with Visual Art Interventions
Dementia is a relentless adversary, affecting not only those who bear its burden but also their families. In my quest for solutions, I...
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- Sep 21
- 2 min
Today is National Alzheimer's Day
Today, on National Alzheimer's Day, I find myself reflecting on a deeply personal journey – my role as a caregiver for my beloved husband...
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- Sep 18
- 3 min
Finding Joy and Connection Through the Creative Arts in Dementia Care
Caring for a loved one with dementia is an emotional journey filled with ups and downs. It's a path marked by moments of confusion,...
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- Sep 8
- 3 min
A Personal Story of Coping with Paranoid Behavior in a Loved One
Dementia, a condition that affects the brain, can give rise to a variety of symptoms, including paranoia. Paranoia involves a feeling of...
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- Sep 1
- 3 min
Mom's Journey with Dementia: The Story of Time-Slips and Finding Home
My mom was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease in her late 70s. It shocked us all, as she had always been active and independent. The...
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- Aug 25
- 3 min
Klynka's Story: How I Helped My Human with Dementia
We got our little dog Klynka when my husband, Joe, was still healthy. Klynka would often go to the office with us. She was a great...
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- Aug 18
- 3 min
The Power of Kindness: How We Can Help People with Dementia
Dementia is a growing epidemic. It is now the seventh leading cause of death in the United States, and it is estimated that by 2050,...
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- Aug 11
- 3 min
Things I Wish I Knew as a Dementia Caregiver
When I first became a caregiver for my grandmother, my mother, and finally my late husband Joe. I had no idea what I was getting into. I...
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- Aug 4
- 3 min
Finding a Happy Place for People with Dementia
Dementia is a progressive brain disorder that can cause memory loss, confusion, and difficulty with thinking and problem-solving. It can...
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- Jul 28
- 3 min
The Happy Place: A Dementia Caregiver's Refuge
The term "Happy Place" has been trending recently for several reasons. First, it is a popular term used on social media. People often use...
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- Jul 21
- 2 min
Dementia: A Journey Through the Stages
Dementia is a general term for loss of cognitive function severe enough to interfere with daily life. It is caused by damage to brain...
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- Jul 14
- 3 min
Don't Stop Livin': 7 Tips for Aging with Style and Substance
Aging is a natural part of life, but it doesn't mean that you must give up on your health and vitality. There are many things you can do...
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- Jul 7
- 2 min
Hearing Loss and Dementia: What's the Connection?
Hearing loss is a common condition that affects millions of people worldwide. It can be caused by a variety of factors, including age,...
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- Jun 30
- 2 min
My Teachers on My Dementia Journey
Learning how to care for a loved one with dementia is not an easy task. It is a gradual process, and the symptoms can be subtle at first....
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- Jun 23
- 4 min
Lost Memories, Lost Lives: Understanding the Global Impact of Dementia
Dementia is a devastating disease that affects millions of people around the world. It robs individuals of their memories, their...
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- Jun 16
- 2 min
Don't Ignore These Symptoms of Dementia
Dementia is a brain disorder that causes memory loss and other cognitive decline. It can affect people of all ages, but it is most common...
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- Jun 4
- 1 min
The Importance of Environmental Interventions in Dementia Care
Dementia is a progressive brain disorder that causes memory loss and other cognitive decline. There is no cure for dementia, but there...
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- May 26
- 2 min
Shelves of Memories: Understanding Dementia through the Bookcase Metaphor
Dementias are complex diseases to understand. I have found the “Bookcase Analogy” as a helpful metaphor for explaining dementia. Imagine...
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- Apr 26
- 2 min
Decoding Dementia
He keeps losing his credit card; she forgot her daughter's birthday and missed an important meeting that was on her calendar for months....
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