Understanding Shifts in Time in a Loved One With Dementia

Understanding Shifts in Time in a Loved One With Dementia

The way a person with dementia experiences the world isn’t always based in our current reality. Perhaps one of the most heart-wrenching yet profound experiences you might encounter is shifts in time in a loved one with dementia, otherwise known as time-shifting. This...
What to Do When a Loved One With Dementia No Longer Recognizes You

What to Do When a Loved One With Dementia No Longer Recognizes You

“Laura, it’s so great to see you!” What a sweet greeting this would be…if you actually were Laura. More and more, Mom is confusing you with her sister, forgetting that you’re her daughter. When a loved one with dementia starts to lose memories and no longer recognizes...
Compassionate Strategies for Managing Dressing Challenges in Dementia Care

Compassionate Strategies for Managing Dressing Challenges in Dementia Care

It’s a normal morning, and you’re helping Dad get ready for the day. You’ve picked out several options of outfits for him to choose from, but he balks and refuses to put on any of them. In fact, he’s been wearing the same outfit for several days now, despite your...
From Clutter to Comfort: A Guide to Downsizing Your Parents’ Home

From Clutter to Comfort: A Guide to Downsizing Your Parents’ Home

You’ve finally decided to bite the bullet and start working on decluttering and downsizing your parents’ home. When you begin sorting through the basement, you come across a box of old family photos, a stack of forgotten love letters, a collection of vintage...
Understanding Alzheimer’s: The Role of Genetics and Risk Factors

Understanding Alzheimer’s: The Role of Genetics and Risk Factors

As you watch Mom struggling to think of your name or losing track of her day-to-day routine, an unsettling idea might sneak into your mind: “Is this my fate, too?” It is normal to battle with the fear of facing the same obstacles as a loved one with dementia, but...