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Memory loss isn’t the only way people living with dementia are affected. A change of behavior can be expected, too. Read more to better understand to make life better for your loved one.
The season of celebration is upon us! Ideally this is when we pause long enough to be grateful, embrace those we love, include the outsiders, and remember that we all long to belong.
When someone receives a dementia diagnosis, many factors in their life start changing. They may begin experiencing dysphagia. Learn more about what you should know about dysphagia and how you can update someone’s diet to provide the nutrition they need without endangering their health.
Considering repatriating a loved one to their home country? Rudy de Kort, a flight paramedic, registered nurse, and the founder of Jet Companion, a medical travel companion service, shares his advice about how to approach that challenge.
The co-founder of adaptive clothing provider Joe and Bella, shares his personal experience about moving a loved one into a senior-living community. At the very least, his perspectives will assure you that you're not in it alone and there are plenty of positives that can result.
Stigma affects a number of things when considering dementia, including the person’s willingness to seek diagnosis, to seek support once diagnosed, and a lack of willingness to participate in research. Dr. Anne Kenny, MD asks, "Can we challenge our own prejudice?"
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