Dementia Articles & News
As we age, physical challenges may negatively impact nutrition. Our risk for dementia increases as we age and having dementia may require extra creativity for meals. Some of the biggest challenges I see when it comes to dementia and nutrition are: Changes in taste. Older adults tend to prefer sweeter foods, but these may not […]
Dear friends, When I was 16 years old, I started a club at a local assisted living community. When I had my first experience with people with dementia, it was different than most 16 year olds. I wanted to stay there to Help the woman who was screaming for “help.” Hug the woman who was […]
When I was growing up, my dad was the king of quick fixes. We always had duct tape handy and he knew how to work a drill. The fix didn’t look pretty and it may not have lasted long, but it got the job done for the time being. Quick fixes are common in dementia […]