Ask Dr. Lisa: How do I respond to "I want to die"?
Once a month, I'll answer your questions about dementia and care-giving here in my blog. If you've got a question, feel free to submit...
Dementia Communication: Redirection 101
People with dementia can sometimes get stuck on a subject or behavior, or might say or do inappropriate things, or ask upsetting...
Dementia Communication: Letting Go of Logic & Reasoning
Today I'm going to try something new and share my thoughts with you in a video instead. If you'd rather read, I'll also summarize my...
6 Ways to Handle Repetitive Questions in Dementia
Being asked the same question over and over again by someone with Alzheimer’s disease or another type of dementia is a common frustration am
How Do I Answer Questions I Know Will Upset My Loved One with Dementia?
A question that commonly comes up when caring for someone with dementia is "Do I have to tell them the truth, even if it will upset the
