Confabulation: What’s Really Happening When People with Dementia Seem to Lie?
Dear Carol: I’m my mom’s only daughter, so we are close. Mom was recently diagnosed with mixed dementia, so I moved her in with
Dear Carol: I’m my mom’s only daughter, so we are close. Mom was recently diagnosed with mixed dementia, so I moved her in with
Dear Carol: My parents are in their 70s and had been mostly healthy. I don’t have to worry about financial and health legal documents
Dear Carol: I feel like my home is becoming contaminated territory! My Dad is a sweetheart, but he’s got dementia and has developed
Dear Carol: My mom has advanced lung disease as well as late-stage Alzheimer’s. We know that there are no cures for either of her
Many older adults may not bathe as often as younger people think they should, but what about people living with dementia? Here lies a
Dear Carol: My mom has lived with us for several years and it’s been going pretty well up to now. Her dementia is worsening,
Human skin is not meant to withstand close contact with urine-saturated briefs for extended periods of time. When bowel incontinence is also an
Are you prepared to take on the responsibility of caring for a family member? Will you be able to handle the commitment of
Are you prepared to take on the responsibility of caring for a family member? Will you be able to handle the commitment of
My caregiving journey began after an elderly neighbor’s spouse passed away and he needed a bit of assistance and company. This “assistance”
My caregiving journey began after an elderly neighbor’s spouse passed away and he needed a bit of assistance and company. This “assistance”
…Caregiving decisions are nearly always a matter of trade-offs. Balancing the benefits and risks of each scenario and then finally deciding —
…Caregiving decisions are nearly always a matter of trade-offs. Balancing the benefits and risks of each scenario and then finally deciding —
,,,So, when your mom falls and breaks her arm, of course, you rush to help. You assist your dad with making some adjustments
,,,So, when your mom falls and breaks her arm, of course, you rush to help. You assist your dad with making some adjustments