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No Reason to Fear the Person with Dementia
What do I say to someone with Dementia? Will they understand me? What if I say the wrong thing? How should I start a conversation with someone with dementia? What if I get uncomfortable or run out of things to say? Why am I afraid to go visit? These are all good questions, but guess…
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Resources for Persons with Dementia and their Caregivers
While there are resources for those with dementia, it can be daunting to access them. Many places have had to go online or virtual for their care consultations and often in person meetings are unavailable. This can certainly create issues for those without internet access or ability to navigate complex websites. Below I’ll share a…
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What’s Normal with Dementia?
You’ve probably already heard the saying that “normal” is just a setting on the washing machine. I’ve learned there really is no normal with Alzheimer’s and dementia. Sure, some things are similar between one person or another with the disease, but what’s normal for one individual may not be normal for another. The process can…
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About Dementia Daughter
My name is Lori and I am a daughter of dementia. My Dad was diagnosed 13 years ago at the age of 78. He’s 91 now, still living at home with my Mom who is 88, his caregiver. Their story, my story, is like that of so many in the world who suffer from dementia…
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