Navigating Holidays with Dementia: Creating New Traditions and Joyful Moments
Holidays are often filled with family traditions, laughter, and celebration. But for families living with dementia, these times can also...
Harnessing Technology: Using Smart Devices to Aid in Dementia Care
Technology can feel intimidating at first, but when thoughtfully chosen, smart devices can become powerful tools in dementia care. These...
End-of-Life Decisions for Those Living with Dementia
For many family caregivers, one of the most difficult parts of supporting a loved one living with dementia is facing...
Creating a Calming Space: Designing Dementia-Friendly Living Environments
Caring for someone living with dementia means more than managing medications or doctor visits—it also means shaping the physical environment...
Taking Breaks Without Feeling Guilty: Strategies for Sustainable Dementia Care
Taking Breaks Without Feeling Guilty: Strategies for Sustainable Dementia Care As a dementia caregiver, the idea of taking a break...
Dementia and Incontinence: Overcoming the Challenges with Dignity and Compassion
Incontinence is one of the most difficult and sensitive issues that family caregivers face as dementia progresses. It can be...
Animal Companionship for Those Living with Dementia
When someone you love is living with dementia, it can be painful to watch them pull away from the world....
Medication Management for Dementia Caregivers
Medication refusal is a common and deeply distressing part of dementia caregiving. People living with dementia may believe the medication...
When Dementia and a Terminal Illness Collide: To Treat or Not to Treat?
A diagnosis of cancer or another terminal illness is overwhelming on its own, but when your loved one also has...