Why Older Adults Often Feel Cold and How Dementia Exacerbates the Problem
Dear Carol: I’m a menopausal caregiver who is trying to balance my mom’s comfort with mine. She lives with me and has...
Dementia care
‘Virtual Dementia Tour’ Increases Caregivers’ Empathy
Goggled, Hobbled, Isolated by Headphones, I Am Guided Forward We finally reached the top step. The woman holding my elbow didn’t have...
Sensitivity Training for Caregivers of People with Dementia
Please wipe this mess off of my face. Please! Don’t go so fast, I can’t swallow! I’m not ready for a drink...
The Emotional Impact of Losing a Loved One to Dementia
“Carol!” The hospice nurse’s voice was quiet but urgent. I instinctively knew what was happening. She had been shifting Dad’s position so...
9 Mistakes to Avoid When Caregiving for Someone Living with Alzheimer’s
Most of us who have cared for someone living with dementia have tried our best to determine how best to provide that...
When One Parent Dies the Other Often Needs Extra Help
Long-term marriages generally evolve into a support system so efficient that even adult children hardly notice changes in their parents. If Dad’s...
Hospital Delirium: Cognitive Decline After Hospitalization
Note: While more is known now about hospital delirium, there is still not enough done to prevent hospital delirium or quickly treat...
A New Year Calls for a New Attitude Toward Caregiving
How long has it been since you’ve distanced yourself from caregiving long enough to decide what is good for you? When was...
New Year’s Resolutions for Caregivers
It’s human to want a fresh start. Even though I know that December 31 of one year is rarely that different from...
Are People with Advanced Dementia Aware of Their Surroundings?
Even among medical experts, you will find differing opinions on how much someone with advanced dementia of any type understands. Alzheimer’s disease...
