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How to Prepare for a Doctor’s Visit to Evaluate Dementia Symptoms Preparing for a health care provider visit to evaluate dementia symptoms can feel overwhelming and make one anxious.  Knowing what to expect and how to prepare can make the process smoother, less stressful and more productive.  Having your thoughts together can significantly impact the […]

Normalizing Dementia Education: Enhancing Care and Building Support Having been a nurse for decades, working with countless patients with nearly every diagnosis out there, I have observed that dementia care education is often overlooked.  Dementia, a progressive condition affecting millions worldwide, remains shrouded in misunderstanding and stigma.  Unlike other medical diagnoses such as diabetes or

5 Signs Your Loved One With Dementia Needs Support Aging in place is often the preferred choice for many individuals because it allows for familiarity, comfort and independence.  However, when a loved one has dementia, the decision becomes more complex.  Dementia brings unique challenges that can making aging in place no longer appropriate or safe. 

Discover Perceptions in Dementia Dementia is a complex condition, specific to each individual, and its impact goes far beyond memory loss.  One of the key challenges associated with dementia is the way it affects one’s ability to understand and interpret the world around them.  This is referred to as perception.  In this blog, I will

12 Exceptional Benefits of a Dementia Care Consultant In this blog, discover the transformative benefits of dementia care consulting.  You might not be aware that dementia care consultants are available, or you may not know about the services they offer.  From personalized care plans to expert and compassionate guidance, we will explore how working with

Kitchen Safety Guide for Dementia Care Kitchen safety Kitchen safety is important in dementia care, as those living with dementia may face challenges navigating their environment safely.  From forgetting to turn off appliances to confusion about proper food storage and handling, the kitchen can pose a safety concern.  In this guide, we will explore practical

Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care: Uncovering the “Why” Behind Behavior Changes Please don’t forget the “why” in Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care.  Too often, I find that a person living with Alzheimer’s or dementia has a change in their behavior, and the first thought from the caregiver is “well, they have dementia.”.  This saddens me because the