Dementia care

Engaging a Care Partner: Benefits and Setting Boundaries in Care Partnering

Care Partner Responsibilities: A Deep DiveThe responsibilities of a care partner extend beyond basic patient care. They play a crucial role in...

Like most adults, I’ve second-guessed many of my own decisions. While most were made with my own future in mind, that all...

For most seniors, moving from a long-time home into an assisted living facility is difficult. For some, it’s nearly paralyzing. In addition...

…Goggled, Hobbled, Isolated by Headphones, I Am Guided Forward/ We finally reached the top step. The woman holding my elbow didn’t have...

Whether you’re caring for someone with dementia or visiting them from time to time you’ll want to do your best to make...

“Where’s my college ring?” This had become Dad’s mantra during some months of his early demented years. I knew he hadn’t gotten...

Dear Carol: Is it wrong for a caregiver to laugh at situations that occur when someone is living with dementia? My grandma...

Most of us who have cared for someone living with dementia have tried our best to determine how best to provide that...

Most people have not personally provided care for a loved one and therefore cannot fully understand everything that goes into being a...

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