“I really want to travel or go on vacation with my family member who has dementia. What do you think?” My response is, “It depends on a couple of things.” Did the Person Living with Dementia Enjoy Traveling? This may seem like a silly question, but it is really important. I personally love to BE…
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It’s summer, it’s hot outside, and dehydration can sneak up on a person with dementia. Even “mild” dehydration can cause confusion. And urinary tract infections (NO!!!!!!!!) How do you get a person with dementia to drink more water? Check out these ideas. Offer Small Sips How do you eat an elephant? One bite at a…
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The reality is, we are all sexual beings and we all want to feel wanted and loved.
Frontotemporal dementia presents different challenges to caregivers. The cost and behaviors are very different from Alzheimers dementia.
Family caregivers benefit from a coordinated team approach and from clinicians who are accessible.