A diagnosis of dementia can change many things—but it does not erase a person’s ability to experience joy, connection, purpose, or meaningful moments. One of the most common fears after a dementia diagnosis is that life will eventually stop being meaningful. Families...
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Caregiving, Dementia, Uncategorized Sep 22, 2026
If someone you love has been diagnosed with dementia, you may wonder: Can dementia improve? The answer is complicated. Most types of dementia are progressive, meaning the underlying disease typically gets worse over time. However, dementia symptoms can sometimes...
Aging, Caregiving, Dementia Sep 15, 2026
When someone in the family develops dementia, the whole family is affected—including children and teenagers. Kids may not always understand what dementia is, but they often recognize that something has changed. A grandparent who used to tell the same stories, pick...
Aging, Caregiving, Dementia Sep 8, 2026
Mealtimes can become surprisingly difficult when someone is living with dementia. A person who once cooked independently may suddenly struggle to use utensils, forget how to prepare a familiar meal, become distracted while eating, or refuse foods they used to enjoy....
Aging, Caregiving, Dementia Sep 1, 2026
One of the hardest moments for a dementia caregiver is hearing, “I don’t need help.” You may see the unpaid bills, missed medications, spoiled food, unsafe driving, or growing difficulty with everyday tasks. Your loved one, however, may genuinely believe everything is...
Caregiving, Dementia Aug 25, 2026
If you care for someone living with dementia, you may have heard the same question, story, or statement several times in the span of a few minutes. It can be frustrating—especially when you have already answered the question or explained the situation—but repetition...
Aging, Caregiving, Dementia, Uncategorized Aug 18, 2026
Home is often the place where a person living with dementia feels most comfortable and secure. But as dementia progresses, changes in memory, judgment, vision, balance, and spatial awareness can create new safety risks. The good news is that many of these risks can be...
Caregiving, Dementia Aug 11, 2026
If you've ever cared for someone living with dementia, you've probably found yourself in this situation: Your mom insists she needs to pick up her children from school—even though those children are now in their 50s. Your husband asks when his parents are coming to...
Aging, Alzheimer's, Dementia, News, Uncategorized Aug 4, 2026
If you've ever seen an advertisement promising that a daily puzzle or brain-training app can keep dementia away, you're not alone. Crossword puzzles, Sudoku, memory apps, and online "brain training" programs are often marketed as a way to protect your brain as you...
Aging, Alzheimer's, Caregiving, Dementia, frontotemporal, Lewy Body, Uncategorized, Vascular Dementia Jul 28, 2026
One of the most difficult decisions families face after a loved one is diagnosed with dementia is determining when it's no longer safe for them to live alone. Many people with early-stage dementia continue living independently for a period of time with the right...