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...
10 Tips for Handling Delusions in Dementia
Paranoia and delusions in dementia can range from the seemingly ridiculous, for example when they suddenly think a denture-thief is on...
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...
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...
How to Respond When Someone with Dementia says “I Want to Go Home”
Many dementia caregivers have heard their loved one say “I want to go home,” sometimes while they are even in their own home.
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
