Does the weather and seasons have an impact on a person living with dementia? The best way to think about this question is: “does the weather have an impact on those who don’t have dementia?". The answer is yes. On long summer days we tend to go to sleep later because...
Food is an integral part of our lives. For some, certain foods will bring up memories and for others it’s the way they connect with family and friends over a meal. For someone living with dementia, food can change. It may taste different, and we may notice that they...
When people go to the doctor to get a diagnosis of dementia they often walk out with more questions than answers. The question is: does it really matter what type of dementia a person has? When you go to the doctor and get a diagnosis of cancer, you would know what...
You may have started asking this question because you are concerned for yourself or a loved one. So let’s get started by simplifying a complex topic, into bite-sized information. Imagine the word car. A car is a general term to describe a 4-wheeled vehicle. There are...
Strategies for Creating Joy, Purpose, and Meaning for you and your loved one living with dementia. Are you caring for someone living with dementia? Have you wondered how the holiday season will play out, and how the stress and changes in routine will affect you both? Many people consider the holidays one of the most stressful times of the year.
When we talk about someone living with a diagnosis of dementia, we’re talking about two people, the person with the diagnosis of dementia and the person supporting them.
