How do you know when someone with dementia can no longer safely stay home alone? The answer may have less to do with the stage of dementia and more to do with what could happen while you’re gone.
Dementia 101
What You'll Find Here
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Clear explanations of dementia and Lewy Body Dementia
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Brain changes explained in everyday language
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Foundational posts you can come back to anytime
Why Doesn’t Explaining It Work? | Stuff Every Dementia Caregiver Should Know book by Deb Jeffrey
When explaining something to a person with dementia stops working, our instinct is often to explain it better. But dementia may be affecting the very abilities needed to follow the explanation. Sometimes fewer words really are better.
Why Does He Keep Asking Me the Same Thing or Telling Me the Same Story | Stuff Every Dementia Caregiver Should Know book by Deb Jeffrey
Why Does He Keep Asking Me the Same Thing or...
Wanting to Go Home | Me With Dementia Talking About… book by Deb Jeffrey
“Me” with Dementia Talking About Wanting To Go...
Me With Dementia Talking About Bathing
“Me” with Dementia Talking About Bathing You...
Dementia Caregiver Loneliness: The Patience of Job…’s Wife
Some days I have the patience of Job. Other days, I have the patience of Job’s wife. One difficult Sunday, two dirty coffee cups and a few weeds reminded me that dementia caregivers need grace, connection and the freedom to be very, very human.
Executive Functioning | Me With Dementia Talking About…
Why does someone with dementia struggle to start tasks, make decisions, or finish what they begin? This chapter of Me with Dementia Talking About… explains executive function through the metaphor of an orchestra conductor, helping caregivers understand why planning, organization, and follow-through become increasingly difficult.
Brain Cell Death | Me With Dementia Talking About…
Brain cell death is one of the defining changes in dementia. In this chapter of Me with Dementia Talking About…, discover what happens when neurons stop communicating, why memories fade, and how compassionate caregiving can help support the brain’s remaining connections.
Brain atrophy, or brain shrinkage, is one of the physical changes that occurs in dementia. In this chapter of Me with Dementia Talking About…, discover how the loss of neurons affects memory, behavior, movement, and daily life through a compassionate first-person perspective, along with practical ways caregivers can help.
A Cup of Comfort Before the Science | Me With Dementia Talking About…
Before diving into neurons, brain atrophy, and the science of dementia, take a quiet moment to breathe. This gentle introduction reminds caregivers that understanding dementia begins not with medical jargon, but with compassion, curiosity, and a willingness to see the person behind the diagnosis.
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