All They Need Is Love We often hear that people with dementia become aggressive, as if it is simply part of the disease. But what many people, including loved ones, don’t realize is that behavior is often communication. The number one trigger for distress in dementia is unmet needs, especially unrecognized physical or emotional discomfort. […]
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Dementia is not a Four-Letter Word There was a time—not so long ago—when certain diagnoses and identities were whispered, hidden, or avoided altogether. Cancer was once referred to only as “the C word,” spoken in hushed tones, as if saying it aloud would somehow make it worse. In much the same way, homosexuality lived for
You’re Not Alone Almost every single day, I meet someone who tells me about a neighbour, relative, friend, or spouse who is dealing with memory issues—and they have no idea what to do. The first thing I’d recommend is seeing a doctor for a proper diagnosis. Unfortunately, this can be hit or miss, because many
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