May 6, 2025 by
You sit down with someone you’ve known your whole life, and suddenly, you’re not sure what to say. The stories they used to tell don’t come as easily. The questions you ask might be met with confusion. And what used to be a comfortable back-and-forth can feel like walking through fog. If you’ve been there, you’re not alone. Changes in conversational comfort are incredibly common when caring for someone with dementia. (more…)
March 13, 2025 by
Children are naturally observant, and when a loved one begins showing signs of dementia, they may have a lot of questions. “Why does Grandma forget my name?” “Why does Grandpa keep asking me the same thing?” “Did I do something wrong?” As a parent, you might not always have immediate answers, but the most important thing is to create an open, reassuring space for discussion when kids have questions about dementia. (more…)