Caring for someone with dementia is challenging, but you don’t have to navigate it alone. Here you’ll find practical resources, uplifting stories, and compassionate guidance to support you and your loved one on this journey.
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The Importance of Faith, Religion, and Tradition in Dementia Care
Despite all the years I’ve spent in the presence of people with dementia, it never ceases to amaze me how when a person with dementia is almost unable to speak, a familiar song or prayer can awaken something deep within them. Suddenly, words return.
Finding the Right Caregiver
Once a family recognizes that more help is needed, the search for the caregiver begins. At first, it may seem simple enough: just call an agency and request assistance, or perhaps hire a family friend who’s willing to step in.
Delirium Superimposed on Dementia
Delirium is a syndrome characterized by a sudden change in thinking, memory, awareness, or behavior - usually caused by an underlying medical issue. It can develop over hours or days and, unlike dementia, it comes on quickly and can often be reversed if the cause is identified and treated.
Teaching Empathy Through the Eyes of Dementia
One of my favorite stories in the book is about the time my mom shared a moment with my students one evening while I was teaching from my home. During the Covid lockdown, I was facilitating a group of nursing students with their psychiatric clinical rotation when it got changed to an online class.