Preventing Caregiver Burnout: A Compassionate Guide to Self-Care
Learn the signs of caregiver burnout and simple ways to protect your health while caring for someone living with dementia.
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. […]