“But Don’t You Remember?”
“But don’t you remember…?” I can’t tell you how many times I’ve heard people ask this of individuals living with dementia. Honestly, it’s almost comical
March 14, 2021
Tag: caregiver
Socialization is important for people with dementia
Jean had become pretty isolated in Assisted Living, Her dementia had progressed, and suddenly the other women were picking on her about it. Because she
February 8, 2018
"You’re not my son.”
Alicia danced down the hallway, both hands steadily on her walker. She moved her hips from side to side, singing a little song, and smiled
June 20, 2017
“I don’t really remember it, but I know it’s there.”
We were playing a “fill in the blank” game. I had gathered six of the residents in the front hallway of the Skilled Nursing Facility, in
February 10, 2017
You are here because you have memory problems, remember?
The pair stood in the hallway, both with their hands on their hips. “Mom,” Andrea sighed, exhausted. “You’re here because you have memory problems, remember?” she
September 23, 2016
How to move mom into assisted living without a battle
I get asked about moving loved ones to dementia care communities all the time. Families usually feel guilty, panicked, and concerned that their loved one
September 16, 2016
The dementia time machine
She laughed. “Yes, my father and I were just talking about it the other night.” Mimi was nearly 100 years old. Her father had probably
September 9, 2016
Wonderlin Caregiver Hotline
Whenever someone finds out I work in dementia care, they always have questions for me about themselves or a loved one. I love helping people
August 22, 2016
Lunch & Old Friends
A memory of mine from two years ago: I had taken a few of my residents out to lunch when I noticed a woman across
August 6, 2016
