Topic
Memory & dementia
4 articles on memory & dementia, for families caring for an aging parent and the older adults they love.
Wandering, and What Actually Helps
Wandering is one of the most frightening parts of caring for someone with dementia. Why it happens, and calm, dignified ways to keep a parent safe without locking down their life.
ReadDaily Life With Dementia: Small Things That Make the Day Easier
The big medical sites cover the diagnosis. This is about the ordinary day: meals, dressing, conversation, and the small shifts that lower agitation and make hours feel calmer for everyone.
ReadCaring for Someone Who Is Still Here, but Not Quite
The particular grief of loving someone whose personality is slipping away while they are still in front of you. How to stay connected, and how to care for yourself through it.
ReadNormal Aging or Something More? Making Sense of Memory Changes
Everyone forgets names and misplaces keys. Here is a calm way to think about the difference between normal aging and memory changes worth discussing with a doctor.
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