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When Persons with Dementia “Friend” Themselves

People with dementia may no longer recognize themselves in a mirror and may think they have a new friend.

Challenges Facing Employed Care Partners

Care partners of persons with dementia struggle to stay in the workforce.

3 Ways to Get a Person with Dementia to Take Their Medications

“I don’t need to take that medication. There is nothing wrong with me.” Sound familiar? 1. Are the Medications ABSOLUTELY Necessary? At least once a week I’m on the phone with a family caregiver dealing with that issue. One of the first things I talk about is which meds we can safely stop. Did you…

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Meet the Dementias: Vascular Dementia

Members of minority groups who are at higher risk for diabetes and high blood pressure are at higher risk for vascular dementia. Vascular dementia may show up suddenly, after a stroke. It may also show up slowly as a result of years of heart and blood vessel disease.

The Why Behind the What: Refusals Based on Fear

People with dementia experience fear differently from you and me. This blog explains why and provides ways for caregivers to handle this overactive fear response.\