She had been getting herself dressed every morning for 40 years. Same order, same method, same amount of time....
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A few weeks after a diagnosis, it’s common to still be managing alone. Getting through the week. Figuring out...
When something changes at home, most households in Silver Spring do not act on it right away. A parent...
A lot of what draws families toward dementia care at home is the practical stuff: medication, appointments, meals. Bathing...
You visit your father and he looks at you the way he’d look at someone delivering a package. He’s...
The routine runs on a schedule only one person fully understands. Drop-off at the day program is at 8:45,...
It’s 8am and getting dressed has already taken 40 minutes. The same question has been asked four times. Nothing...
If you are caring for a veteran with dementia, you have probably already discovered that navigating the Department of...
A lot of families do not struggle because they do not care enough. They struggle because they are trying...
Life can change quickly when dealing with vertigo. It’s not the same as “feeling dizzy.” It is an intense, spinning feeling that can make anyone...