Dementia Articles & News
My first job out of college was working with adults who had both mental illness and dementia. Their treatment course was complex but it gave me an opportunity to problem solve in an extremely unique way. After having this experience, I was able to notice a flaw in the care provided in most care-settings. Providers, […]
Dementia can be confusing for a lot of people. I always hear things like: “It’s Alzheimer’s but not dementia.” Or “Their short term and long term memory are great so it isn’t dementia.” There is a lot of information out there that can create confusion. Also, most people don’t seek information about dementia until they […]
Judgment comes in a lot of shapes and sizes. When it comes to dementia, some of the most common judgments I hear are: She is in denial. She needs help. She is not telling her doctor the truth. He is wasting his money on scams claiming a cure. No one visits him, not even on […]