Family and friends need to get involved. Sometimes that just means being around, seeing what needs to be done, and doing what you can to ease the burden … if even only for a moment.
Family and friends need to get involved. Sometimes that just means being around, seeing what needs to be done, and doing what you can to ease the burden … if even only for a moment.
A woman encourages her mother to keep visiting her husband living with dementia, even after he seems unable to recognize her.
Holiday celebrations help keep your family connected. Treasure new memories. Feel the love. Cherish each moment of joy.
Dementia creates ambiguous loss. Your loved one is here, but not here. It’s confusing. There’s no timetable, so no sense of closure.
When caring for a loved one living with dementia, learn to look at things in a new way. It’s easy to overlook the little things, but those little things may make a big difference.
Sending handmade cards and personal notes can help families stay connected during the Alzheimer’s journey.