Understand Wandering, Being Lost, and Dementia The wizard Gandalf, in JRR Tolkien’s book The Fellowship of the Rings, wrote a letter to the hobbit Froto explaining the riddle of...
Why Does My Loved-one Always Say No? So often, when supporting someone living with dementia, the first response when the question is asked to do something, the answer is most...
Self-Affirmations, Self-Care, and Dementia The lack of feeling appreciated by a loved one living with confusion and memory loss may sometimes feel discouraging because the person is...
A Positive Approach to New Year’s Resolutions As 2023 comes to an end, many people create resolutions (a decision or determination) to change something in their lives. Often, it is a...
Taking Care of Yourself this Christmas Christmas is a time of spiritual reflection as we celebrate our Christian faith. Many families, however, are experiencing the first,...
“That’s Good Enough!” Driving to work this morning, I was reminded once more that Dolly Parton will be “home for Christmas” and “Mary’s baby boy will...
Nurturing the Spirit of Persons Living with Memory Loss The season for Advent has arrived! Spiritual and social connectedness are key to our overall well-being, and this is especially true for...
Holiday Gift Ideas for Someone Living with Memory Loss Christmas is fast approaching, and shopping is in full force. Thinking of an excellent gift for a friend or family member can sometimes be...
Are You a Constant Corrector? Letting Go of Being Right with People Living with Dementia Imagine being told several times every day that you are incorrect about a statement, perception, date, place, or a simple memory. Imagine...