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Keep Dementia from Overwhelming the Holidays
The holiday season is upon us, and many families are engaging in a variety of festivities. The increased hustle and...
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Dementia and its Shadow of Grief
Last week’s column discussed the concept of loss and our response of grief to the absence of someone or something...
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An Alzheimer’s Experience in Reverse
Louise celebrated her 62nd birthday last month on Mother’s Day. Despite COVID restrictions, Louise and her 84 year old mother,...
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Alzheimer’s Disease: Battling the Giant
Every 65 seconds, someone in the U.S. develops Alzheimer ’s disease. 1 in 3 older adults will die with Alzheimer’s...
Read MoreAlzheimer’s Disease and a Full Moon
Is a day of a full moon just another day of providing a compassionate outlet to those who live with...
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Music Can Improve Your Health
Have you ever caught yourself humming a familiar tune without consciously thinking about it? Music is present in many people’s...
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Validation: Human Connections Despite Dementia
Various theories and approaches exist for working with individuals who are experiencing symptoms of dementia. Previous articles have discussed basic...
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Five Basic Approaches for Dementia Caregiving
Caring for an individual who is experiencing symptoms of dementia requires patience and ingenuity. Caregivers can easily become overwhelmed when...
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Dementia: Why Are They Acting Like That?
Symptoms of dementia are often subtle during the early stages of a disease process and progress gradually. Surprisingly, people who...
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