Communicating Effectively with Someone Living with Dementia
Supporting an individual with cognitive challenges has its difficulties. The brain’s ability to process and respond to information...
Ways Dehydration Affects the Brain
As the summer temperatures heat up, it is more important than ever to drink water! Most health-conscious individuals are aware that staying...
Common Myths about Aging
Aging is a journey. We all want to maintain a positive attitude and feel good about ourselves by keeping fit and healthy. Too often, the...
Are You a Constant Corrector? Letting Go of Being Right with People Living with Dementia
Imagine being told several times every day that you are incorrect about a statement, perception, date, place, or a simple memory. Imagine...
Meaningful Conversations with Someone with Dementia
Communication is simply the act of sharing information with one another. It might be an expression of a need, or a more complex...
Protecting Your Loved-one from Information Overload
When you are caring for someone with a chronic illness, minimizing stress and anxiety makes for a healthier emotional environment for all....
When Dad Insists that Mom is Just Forgetful
As we age, our bodies go through many changes, including changes in the brain. Often a spouse will notice subtle changes in his/her loved...
Living in My Shoes
Imagine waking up in the morning confused and not being able to recognize where you are. Imagine walking out of the bedroom and your...
The Positive Aspects of Supporting Someone Living with Dementia
In the United States, there is an estimated 7 million adults living with Alzheimer’s disease or other types of dementia, and...