Caregiving Both Ways: A Guide to Caring for a Loved One with Dementia (and Yourself!) is Out Now!

August 16, 2019.Reading time 6 minutes.

Caregiving Both Ways is Available Amazons #1 New Release in Dementia Caregiving Both Ways is now available for purchase and I was deeply humbled this morning when I woke up to the news that it was on Amazons #1 new release in dementia! Order today on Amazon.com, Barnes & Noble, Apple Books, & INDIEBOUND. About the Book […]

Let’s Talk, Aging! Mike Belleville on Living Beyond Lewy Body Dementia

January 8, 2019.Reading time 5 minutes.

I had an insightful conversation with Mike Belleville in the latest Let’s Talk, Aging interview as he shares his post-diagnosis journey living with Lewey Body Dementia. He discusses how he and his wife learned to navigate his diagnosis and symptoms together and highlights the advocacy work he’s been able to participate in since his diagnosis. […]

Understanding Terms of Endearment: The ‘Do’s’ and ‘Don’ts’ of calling the Older Adults in our Care “Sweetie” or “Honey.”

January 30, 2018.Reading time 5 minutes.

Some people have a strong affiliation either for or against the use of terms of endearment. They either love it or hate it, and the middle area of when their use is appropriate is grey. When about older adults, there is a multitude of reasons why you should not exchange an individual’s name with a […]

What to Do When an Aging Parent Forgets Who You Are

January 3, 2018.Reading time 5 minutes.

As seen in the SeniorCare.com Aging Industry Insider! A well-known and yet hurtful reality of dementia or Alzheimer’s is the forgetfulness and memory loss that can occur. Memory loss is particularly difficult for family members to cope with when their parent or loved one forgets who they are. Forgetting the names of their children, forgetting […]

Why Quality Time is the Best Gift You Can Give to Your Aging Parents

December 27, 2017.Reading time 8 minutes.

Guest Post Author: Kristen Heller As we grow older, we realize that our parents need our attention now more than ever before. Forget about your teenage years when everything they did seemed to annoy you, and you couldn’t wait to finish high school and move out on your own. As it turns out, you also […]

Dementia Care: the Benefits of Staying In Their Reality

August 29, 2017.Reading time 5 minutes.

When we engage them in their stories of the past, we learn and connect on their terms, not ours.

Enjoyable Eats: 10 Tips to Make Mealtime More Enticing for Someone Living with Dementia

May 16, 2017.Reading time 3 minutes.

Weight loss is a common and harmful symptom for those living with Dementia and Alzheimer’s. Unfortunately, meal times for our loved one can be stressful, uncomfortable, and even embarrassing. Coupled with a loss of appetite, ensuring our loved ones eat enough calories in a day becomes a top priority to maintaining their physical well-being. Make […]

5 Reasons why your loved with dementia tells you they want to go home

July 12, 2016.Reading time 4 minutes.

From the moment we are born, where we live becomes a foundational part of our identity. We cherish the home for its ability to protect us and to provide us with space to just be. It is in our home, we have privacy, autonomy, and security. As such an immense part of our lives, it […]

4 meaningful ways to spend time with a loved one living with Dementia

July 5, 2016.Reading time 6 minutes.

Spending time with a parent or loved one living with dementia can be a worrying experience. “What should I say?” “What can I do?” or “What if they don’t know who I am?” are all completely normal questions you may ask yourself. Not to mention, if you weren’t that close prior to their diagnosis the task of […]