Clear communication is key to any healthy relationship. But when someone you care for develops dementia, it completely changes everything. Living...
Communication Strategies for Dementia Patients
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Dementia Grief: Coping with the Loss of Recognition
Grief and dementia often go hand in hand, especially when your loved one doesn’t recognize you anymore. Here are some tips on how to better cope with dementia, grief & memory loss.
Helping a Dementia Patient with a Death of a Loved One
Grieving is a process that takes time, and healing involves accepting the loss. Losing a person that we care about is never easy, but we live our lives knowing that the people that we love, including ourselves, will eventually die. We expect others to respect us and tell us when someone has died.
Driving with Dementia
If your parent is taking much longer than usual to run errands or go grocery shopping, they may be getting lost in familiar places, or having other issues with driving.
How Often Should You Visit Someone with Dementia?
How often should you visit someone with dementia? We recognize that you care about your loved one, and we believe that making the most out of your time together is what matters most.
Answering Repetitive Questions from a Loved One with Dementia
It is early morning and your loved one with dementia has already asked several times, “Am I seeing the doctor today?” Your patience is wearing thin. Why is she asking this? How can you answer her question satisfactorily? Is there anything else that you can do to help her?
Ways To Communicate Effectively With A Loved One Diagnosed With Alzheimer’s
Communication can be one of the most challenging issues for people diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease and even other forms of dementia. It...