There seems to be a phenomenon where the more we hear something, the less we take it in. I suppose it’s akin to Peter Cries Wolf. One of those topics is falls. Many of us have heard the statistics,...
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It can be challenging to provide end of life care, with the term itself having final and negative connotations.
There seems to be a certain fascination about hoarding in the U.S., at least judging by the TV shows featuring this behavior.
Those who work with patients, or others with dementia, are familiar with the unpredictable behavior, extreme emotional displays, resistance to care, and failing mental abilities that frequently accompany this disease.
It’s been well-documented that there are ever-increasing numbers of older Americans in the U.S., more than at any other time.
Let’s face it, there’s a “month” for everything but the kitchen sink, and there may be one for that as well.
Celebrating important birthdays can be confusing and unsettling for you and your loved one with dementia.