Helping Loved Ones Navigate Life With Chronic Illness

Helping Loved Ones Navigate Life With Chronic Illness

Chronic illness has a way of changing life, for both the person experiencing it and for the family caregiver. You can see how it alters the rhythm of their days, forcing them to modify plans and find new ways to take care of the unexpected. While the illness may...
Touch, Tone, and Presence: Nonverbal Strategies for Alzheimer’s Care

Touch, Tone, and Presence: Nonverbal Strategies for Alzheimer’s Care

You ask an easy question: “What would you like for breakfast?” But instead of a response, you’re met with hesitation, confusion, and a lengthy pause. You have most likely experienced times like this while caring for someone with Alzheimer’s, where words seem lost and...
Support for Dementia Caregivers: Coping with Decision Fatigue

Support for Dementia Caregivers: Coping with Decision Fatigue

Have you ever felt so mentally drained that even deciding what to eat felt overwhelming? You’re not alone. For those caring for a loved one with dementia, the sheer volume of decisions can make every day feel like an uphill climb. This overwhelming mental exhaustion...
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...