End-of-Life Decisions: Understanding Hospice and Palliative Care for Dementia
End-of-Life Decisions: Understanding Hospice and Palliative Care for Dementia Are you wondering how to best support your loved one with dementia as their journey progresses, especially when comfort and dignity become the most important focus? It’s a question many of us face, and it’s okay to feel uncertain. As dementia advances, we often find ourselves […]
Understanding Ambiguous Loss and Grief in Dementia Care
Understanding Ambiguous Loss and Grief in Dementia Care Do you ever feel a profound sense of loss, even though your loved one with dementia is still physically here? This feeling, often confusing and isolating, is a common experience for many caregivers. It’s a unique kind of sorrow, one that doesn’t fit neatly into traditional definitions […]
Is Aphasia the Beginning of Dementia? What Speech Changes Can Mean
Is aphasia the start of dementia? Learn what language changes mean, when to get help, and how families can respond.
Dementia Ketogenic Diet: What We Know and What to Consider
Explore the dementia ketogenic diet, its potential benefits and risks, and safer brain-healthy alternatives like Mediterranean and MIND diets.
Dementia and Leaning Forward: Understanding Posture, Balance, and Safety
Learn why individuals with dementia lean forward and practical ways caregivers can support balance and safety.
Explaining Dementia to Grandkids: A Heartfelt Guide for Families
A compassionate guide for families on how to talk to grandkids about a loved one living with dementia, offering practical tips and support.
Understanding Dementia After Stroke: A Guide for Care Partners
Understanding Dementia After Stroke: A Guide for Care Partners Has a recent stroke left you wondering about changes in your loved one’s memory or thinking? It’s natural to feel concerned when cognitive shifts appear after such a significant health event. Many people experience some cognitive changes after a stroke, and for some, this can lead […]
Finding Calm and Connection: The Comforting World of Dementia Fidget Blankets
Finding Calm and Connection: The Comforting World of Dementia Fidget Blankets Living with dementia often brings changes that can be challenging for both the person experiencing them and their loved ones. Restlessness, anxiety, and a need for meaningful engagement are common experiences. In this landscape, simple yet profound tools can make a significant difference. One […]
Foods to Avoid for Brain Health: A Guide for People Living with Dementia
Foods to Avoid for Brain Health: A Guide for People Living with Dementia When a loved one is living with dementia, every choice we make can impact their well-being. Food is a powerful tool in this journey. It can nourish the body and mind, or it can contribute to challenges. Understanding which foods might hinder […]
The Shadowing Phase: Understanding and Managing Constant Following in Dementia
The Shadowing Phase: Understanding and Managing Constant Following in Dementia “Why do they follow me everywhere? I can’t even go to the bathroom alone!” This is a common, often whispered, question from caregivers supporting a person living with dementia. The experience of being constantly followed, sometimes called shadowing, can be emotionally draining and physically exhausting. […]