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...
When the Smile Fades: Navigating Blank Affect and Lost Empathy in Dementia Care
Dementia often changes how a person expresses emotions or interacts with others. One of the most difficult changes for caregivers...
Memory Boxes: Sparking Joy and Comfort for Your Loved One with Dementia
Caring for a loved one living with dementia is a journey filled with challenges, but it also offers opportunities to...
Smiles and Support: The Healing Power of Humor in Dementia Care
Caring for someone living with dementia comes with many challenges, from managing unpredictable behaviors to navigating emotional ups and downs....
Steady Support: Helping Your Loved One Manage Dementia-Related Tremors
Caring for a loved one living with dementia often brings unexpected challenges, and tremors—uncontrolled, rhythmic movements—may be one of them....
It Takes a Village: Building a Support Network as a Dementia Caregiver
Caring for a loved one living with dementia can feel overwhelming and isolating. The emotional and physical demands are high,...
Weathering the Storm: Adapting Dementia Care During Extreme Weather
Caring for someone living with dementia is a full-time responsibility, and the challenges increase when extreme weather hits. Whether it’s...
Dementia Caregiver Regrets: Finding Peace in the Journey
Caring for a loved one living with dementia is one of the most challenging, yet profoundly meaningful, roles a person...
Creating a Safe Environment: Home Modifications for People Living with Dementia
When caring for someone with dementia, safety becomes a top priority. As dementia progresses, cognitive and physical abilities change, often...