Dementia Gift Guide
Choosing the perfect gift can leave you racking your brain for that item that won't just get stuffed in a closet. When a loved one has...
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...
Self-Care for the Totally Overwhelmed
Self-care is a big ol' buzzword right now. Especially in the land of caregiving. A lot of caregivers I've talked to feel frustrated by...
Counseling Benefits Both Dementia Caregivers and Those They Care For
If you've been a dementia caregiver for any length of time, then I don't have to convince you that it is one the hardest roads to walk....
When Someone with Dementia Gets Mean
People with dementia are still people, prone to getting cranky, upset, scared, and the whole rest of the big bag of emotions we all draw...
The Rolling Grief of Dementia: Grieving Someone Who Is Still Here
The grief experienced when someone you love has dementia is a unique type of grief. The person you love is still here, but you are...
Ask Dr. Lisa: Power Struggles in Dementia
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...
Spotlight: Frontotemporal Dementia
(Image: "Unraveling Bolero" by Anne Adams) Frontotemporal dementia (FTD) is one of the types of dementia that people are generally less...
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
