Dementia Articles & News
WASHINGTON (ABC7) — Caring for someone with Dementia can be challenging. Each person will find their own way of coping with, reacting and adapting to the changes it brings. Dementia Awareness Week mission is to educate family, friends, and local communities about the small things they can do to make a big difference. Gerontologist and […]
My grandfather was a World War II Navy Veteran. It was perhaps the proudest years of his life. This Memorial day, a day to remember those who died in active military service, it is also an opportunity to engage with those with Dementia. This is an important day and like many veterans, my grandfather lost […]
“I think my dad is over medicated, what do you think?” I get this question a lot. Especially now as there have been so many reports on the over medicating of older adults. Currently, there is no approved psychotropic medication for older adults, which scares families even more. I am not a medical doctor but […]