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…
Dementia 101
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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…
Get Help For the Dementia Journey Now
Unsure where to turn when the journey of dementia gets complicated? Here are respected and reliable resources to guide you in a time of need….
Alzheimer’s Dementia and Managing Finances
Difficulty in managing finances was the first sign of cognitive decline with my mother and several of my patients. My mom had piles of bills; she had always been a “stacker” of paperwork to be filed later.
“I’m driving in my car, turn on the radio…” Driving and Dementia
As Bruce Springsteen once wrote, cars have a unique way of imbuing freedom – but how do you know when driving is no longer appropriate when living with dementia?