“She KNOWS something is wrong with her.”
A woman in the audience raised her hand. “I have a good friend with dementia, and sometimes she’ll say, ‘I know something is wrong with
October 23, 2018
Tag: neurology
#1 reason that ROUTINE is going to save you a lot of dementia-related drama
Routine. It’s about what you do regularly, probably every day, even if you aren’t consciously thinking about it. Routine is essential when you’re caring for
September 10, 2018
Use music to completely change the day of someone with dementia
It was really challenging to get Kayla ready in the morning. She didn’t want to eat, dress, or even—really—get out of bed at all. Her
September 2, 2018
"I feel like I’m walking on eggshells.”
I met Ansel’s wife, Megan, when the home care agency I work with sent me to visit their home. Ansel has vascular dementia and is
August 30, 2018
Should he be driving, still?
The short answer? Probably not. Families ask me often if I think that their loved one with dementia “should still be driving,” and my answer is
August 18, 2018
ALWAYS ask people with dementia for their help
“He’s really combative,” the staff member complained, popping in my doorway. “Christian keeps slapping my hand away when I’m trying to wash his face.” “Okay, let
July 30, 2018
Don’t ask someone with dementia if they “know your name” or “remember you”
If I can, I always opt to ditch my name tag in a dementia care environment. I let my friends with dementia decide what my
July 24, 2018
Lewy Body.
I recently had a resident’s husband come up to me and ask about moving his wife to another room. “I think Bethany* should be in
November 30, 2014
