Alzheimer’s disease is a complex medical condition that often presents complex issues for family caregivers. As the disease continues into later stages, those with Alzheimer’s
Taking care of people with Alzheimer’s disease or other kind of dementia requires empathy, creativity, and patience, the capacity to step outside of your own
Disbelief. Shame. Awkwardness. Discomfort. Every one of these feelings can cycle through the heart of those providing care for dementia patients who demonstrate disinhibited behaviors,
Dementia and confusion usually go hand in hand, and can lead to recent memories being forgotten or altered, while those from the more remote past
“Why would you think I have dementia? There is not a single thing wrong with me!” If a loved one with Alzheimer’s communicates beliefs like this,
Knowledge of a terminally ill loved one’s impending demise is
Everyone goes through times when they just want to be
Spending time with Mom recently brought to light several unsettling
