Memory loss and dementia might seem synonymous. However, it’s crucial to understand that long-term memory often remains intact long into the progression of the disease. For this reason, tapping into those distant memories is an excellent way to...
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Primary caregivers for those with Alzheimer’s disease are frequently all too familiar with the complications experienced in trying to take a quiet moment or two alone – to use the restroom, get a brief shower, and sometimes even step into...
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Disbelief. Shame. Awkwardness. Discomfort. All of these feelings can cycle through a family caregiver’s heart when a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease showcases disinhibited behaviors, such as: Tactless or rude comments Inappropriate sexual...
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Loneliness. Isolation. Confusion. These feelings are getting to be commonplace for many of us during the COVID-19 pandemic, but when you factor in the element of dementia or Alzheimer’s, the difficulties and frustrations are increased to a...
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