Communicating with someone with dementia can be challenging. But if we can remember certain truths about memory loss and learn to respond in a new way, communication gets easier. As with so many things in life, the key is compassion. If you feel overwhelmed or frustrated when you try to communicate, do your best to…
Dementia + Decisions + Doughnuts = Recipe for Change
The struggle and the decision using Empathy, Humor and Compassion Pamela was living at home with her husband of 60+ years when it became apparent that her forgetfulness was advancing. Neighbors were becoming more concerned when they would see her going for walks in the neighborhood – especially after she fell. Sometimes, the police would…
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