What is Ambiguous Grief?
Dementia Grief comes to us in many forms. We grieve the loss of a loved one, a pet, a job. Ambiguous loss is different. It is grieving without closure. It’s grieving someone who is still with us. Ambiguous grief...
Alzheimer’s or Dementia? Is There a Difference?
Alzheimer's Disease Is it Alzheimer’s or dementia? And what is the difference? People often talk about Alzheimer’s and dementia as the same thing, but are they? Alzheimer’s disease is a specific form of dementia. But...
Hurricanes and Dementia – Why a Memory Care Home May be the Best Place
Dementia Hurricanes are scary enough on their own. And if you need to take care of someone with dementia during a severe storm, it can be overwhelming. Often, the best place for them is in a memory care home. You...
Dehydration- 4 Signs You Need More Water
Dehydration Most of us are aware that we need water. We feel thirsty or our mouths get dry. But it can be difficult for someone with dementia. Someone with dementia may not recognize that they are thirsty. And dehydration...