When caring for someone with a memory disorder, the “usual” ways we communicate in healthy relationships often don’t work. In daily life, we share plans, solve problems through discussion, and ask for opinions. But for someone living with Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia, these well-intentioned approaches can actually create more confusion and anxiety.

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Receiving a diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease or dementia can be a life-altering moment for both the individual diagnosed and their...

Caring for someone with Alzheimer's or dementia is a labor of love that often goes unrecognized. The primary focus is rightly on the...

In the realm of dementia care, a significant paradigm shift is taking place. Gone are the days when individuals caring for loved ones...