How to Support Your Parents Through Cognitive Decline
Are your parents showing signs of cognitive loss or dementia? Do you suspect they may have Alzheimer’s disease? Read further to see how you can…
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6 Tips for Delegation to Maximize Your Time on the Dementia Journey
Delegation seems scary to many and others say “I would never….” Please reconsider. Be sure to delegate tasks when possible. Delegation allows you use time…
Apathy and Dementia: “Are they lazy” or “Why won’t they help?”
Apathy is the loss of feeling or motivation to do things, common in dementia, caused by damage to the frontal lobe. Symptoms of apathy include…
Traveling and Dementia
When you’re living with dementia or cognitive loss, travel can be a great way to keep your mind active and engaged. But it’s important to…
Register for FREE Webinar: 3 Strategies for a Smoother Dementia Journey
You’re Invited! 3 Strategies for a Smoother Dementia Journey I am so excited to be hosting my first webinar for Together in Dementia! I’ll talk…
My father who is living with dementia is leaning to the side – the PISA syndrome
People living with dementia, especially those who also have Parkinson’s disease, may lean to the side – an abnormal muscle movement known as Pisa syndrome…
Hydrate! It’s so hot out!
Living with dementia puts adults at risk for dehydration year round. The weather is just making things worse. When someone doesn’t want to drink, try…
Making Decisions for Others Living with Dementia: When Do I Step In?
Confused by whether you should step in to help your family or friend who has been diagnosed with dementia? There are simple questions that hold…
Best Self-Care Advice for Stress EVER
Worried that the stress of caregiving is getting the best of you? A mindset shift has been proven to help, no matter the stress, because…
4 Steps to Build a Dementia Care Support Team
The most crucial advice given at the time of a diagnosis of dementia is to build a dementia care support team. Many families do not…