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6 Things You Should Never Say to a New Dementia Caregiver (And What to Say Instead) When a friend or family member begins caring for someone with dementia, they’re facing a challenging journey. As someone who cares about them, you want to offer support and encouragement. But sometimes, even well-meaning words can make a difficult… Read More
More Than Just Medication Makes the Best Dementia Care Here’s some genuinely exciting news that might surprise you: Researchers at UC San Francisco (UCSF) just found that having a dedicated care team to help you navigate dementia might do more for patients than the Alzheimer’s drugs that are available. But before you write off medications… Read More
Planning After a Dementia Diagnosis According to the National Institutes for Health, more than six million people are living with dementia in the United States. And the aging population has researchers expecting the number of people diagnosed with dementia to double by 2060. That means a lot of people are finding themselves navigating life following… Read More
7 Ways to Maintain Dignity in Dementia Care When someone you love has dementia, the way you care for them changes. But one thing should never change: their right to feel respected. Dementia can affect memory, language, and independence. But it should never erase dignity. Dignity is about being seen as a whole person, not… Read More
Understanding Ambiguous Loss Caused by Dementia If you are caring for someone with dementia, you’re likely experiencing what mental health professionals call “ambiguous loss”—a unique type of grief that occurs when your loved one is physically present but losing memories of your relationship. It’s one of the most challenging forms of loss because there’s no… Read More
When Is Fibbing OK in Dementia? Samantha’s dad, Walter, had always been a proud, hardworking man. In his seventies, dementia began to cloud his memory. One afternoon, he asked where his mother was. Samantha froze; her grandmother had been gone for more than forty years. She gently told him the truth. Walter’s face fell, his… Read More
Traveling with Someone Who Has Dementia Summer is in full swing, and many of us have made plans to enjoy the peak travel season in the United States. Everyone deserves to take vacations, and that includes family caregivers of people who are experiencing cognitive decline. Traveling with someone who has dementia can be rewarding, meaningful—and,… Read More
What Makes Memory Care Different Dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease, affects millions of people worldwide. Caregiving for someone with dementia is a unique and often challenging experience, not only for the person living with the condition but also for their loved ones. As the understanding of dementia and its impact on individuals has deepened, so too… Read More
The Benefits of Respite Care for Family Caregivers Caring for a loved one can be one of the most rewarding experiences in life—but it can also be exhausting. Many family caregivers find themselves overwhelmed, juggling responsibilities while trying to provide the best possible care. In fact, more than 60% of family caregivers report experiencing high… Read More
Advance Directives and Dementia: Planning Ahead for Peace of Mind One of the hallmarks of our healthcare system is the right of patients to make their own treatment decisions based on personal values and goals and for as long as they are able to make them. But there may come a time for any of… Read More