The Benefits of Joining People with Dementia Where They Are
It was not unlike any other day, but on this particular afternoon Dad was adamant. He was waiting for his medical degree from the...
Alzheimer’s
Alzheimer’s Association Offers Free Financial Planning Presentation
Dear Readers: Discussing our older parents’ financial situation can be difficult and fraught with emotion on both sides, yet it’s a vital part of...
10 Things People with Dementia Wish Their Caregivers Knew
People living with dementia are the only ones who really understand what it’s like to live with their form of the disease, whether it’s Alzheimer’s...
10 Things Not to Say to a Person Living with Dementia
Providing care for someone who lives with any type of dementia — whether it’s Alzheimer’s, vascular, Lewy body, or any of the myriad incarnations —...
Can Caregivers be Subject to Abuse by Their Care Receivers?
When we think of domestic abuse in a family where elders are cared for, we generally think that the elder is the most likely...
When a Loved One With Dementia Thinks You’re Stealing
Accused of stealing from a loved one? The first time it happens many caregivers find themselves choking back tears. They try a logical approach...
When Parents With Dementia Don’t Realize They Need Help
Your once easy-going dad now thinks you’re stealing from him. Your ever-frugal mom is buying odd things she finds on the Internet. You know that these...
Bad Day as a Caregiver? Forgive Yourself for Being Human
Dear Carol: I’ve spent the last week feeling guilty because I yelled at my mom. She’s been diagnosed with early-stage Alzheimer’s and seems so...
Dealing With Embarrassment When Your Loved One Has Dementia
Dear Candid Caregiver (Carol): My dad enjoys going to the park and watching kids play. Since I try hard to give him the best life...
The Spectrum of Alzheimer’s: An Interview With Gayatri Devi, M.D.
One neurologist shares her thoughts on the individuality of people living with Alzheimer’s For years, the push to do something about Alzheimer’s disease focused...
