As I speak with blended audiences around the country, I hear a common concern from folks of all ages, “The thought of aging with dementia worries me.” If you’ve ever… CONTINUE
“Why Doesn’t Grandma Recognize Me?”: Explaining Dementia to a Child
Dementia can be challenging for families to adapt to, and it holds unique implications for children. Yet with the right strategies, children can learn to understand and relate to people… CONTINUE
Dementia Care Communication: Tips for Positive Social Visits
Dementia caregivers—including family members, friends, and professionals—wisely say, “It’s obvious that people living with dementia need and want social connections more than ever, but enjoying a social visit is easier… CONTINUE
Dementia Caregiver Communication: Top Four Tips for Answering Repeated Questions
Dementia caregivers, including professionals and families, can agree that answering the same question over and over can be stressful. In fact, the negative health effects related to caregiver burden may… CONTINUE
Distinguishing Between Normal Forgetfulness and Early-Stage Memory Problems
A friend posed a thought-provoking question after reading last month’s edition of Connecting the Dots. The post was titled, “Understanding Brain Health”. She wondered, “What memory mistakes are ‘red flags’… CONTINUE
Understanding Brain Health: If It’s Not Dementia, What Else Could It Be?
When people learn that I am an occupational therapist and dementia care specialist, they often chuckle and say, “If I’m losing my mind, don’t tell me—I don’t want to know!” … CONTINUE
