Alzheimer’s

Confabulation in Dementia Can Feel Like Hurtful Lies

When a person develops any form of dementia, it is difficult for family and friends to witness their diminishing capacity and the...

Dear Carol: Father’s Day is a tough time for me. My dad has Alzheimer’s and every year the struggle to connect with...

Our aging loved ones often repeat the same stories over and over again. As our patience wanes we blame the repetition on...

Getting an aging or ill loved one to bathe can be a notorious battle that many family caregivers experience. When dementia is...

…Most caregivers would have been devastated by the death of their loved ones before they took on this role. But when a...

Dear Carol: I’m confused about how much oversight I should provide for my dad who has moved into memory care. He’s in mid-stage...

Years ago, I stumbled upon a video that remains vivid in my mind. In it, an elderly couple who had spent a...

The truth, as they see it, is still the truth in their eyes. Delusions, hallucinations, agitation, aggression and depression are all part...

Dear Carol: I’m my mom’s only daughter, so we are close. Mom was recently diagnosed with mixed dementia, so I moved her in...

Dear Carol: I feel like my home is becoming contaminated territory! My Dad is a sweetheart, but he’s got dementia and has...