Dementia behavior

Celebrating Special Occasions When a Loved One Has Dementia

Every family has their own favorite special occasions that they enjoy celebrating. Some may not be big into Halloween, Valentine’s Day, or...

People cite numerous reasons for why they hate visiting nursing homes. Some can’t stand funky smells, others find the sight of disengaged,...

“I want to go home.” Nearly every dementia caregiver has heard this heartbreaking plea from their loved one. They may already be...

There is a lot of pressure on people to enjoy themselves during the holidays. The season is supposed to be merry and...

Most of us have seen evidence of people being harder on those they love than they are on strangers or even people...

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

Millions of people consume alcohol, but each person has their own unique relationship with this substance. While many are able to drink...

It was not unlike any other day, but on this particular afternoon Dad was adamant. He was waiting for his medical degree...

Note: This is an older article and as always things change. It’s now more common just to use three stages. Still, there...

Dear Carol: My parents are in their 70s and had been mostly healthy. I don’t have to worry about financial and health...