by John Wotring | May 17, 2024 | Dementia
Validation is a good feeling. Most of us try to surround ourselves with people who, through their words and actions, make us feel understood and sup-ported. The need to feel validated doesn’t disappear when someone develops Alzheimer’s disease or other types of...
by John Wotring | Apr 17, 2024 | Dementia
The Hippocampus is the part of the brain responsible for factual short term memory. This is the part that is often first affected by dementia. The Amygdala holds your emotional memory and is often not affected by dementia at all. This means that even if someone can’t...
by John Wotring | Oct 26, 2023 | Dementia
Change is an intrinsic part of life. All of us face those challenges at one time or another. Here are a few ideas to help you steer through the seasons of change. 1. Whether it’s fear, anxiety or excitement, be sure to recognize and accept your feelings. 2. Reach out...
by John Wotring | Feb 9, 2023 | Caregiver tips, Dementia
Be educated about the disease. Learning as much as you can about the progression of dementia can help you empathize with and understand your loved one. Be realistic in your expectations for yourself and your loved one. Don’t set yourself up for failure by setting...
by John Wotring | Apr 24, 2020 | Dementia
The effects of laughter have been researched so closely that there’s even a name for the field of study: gelotology. If you have a loved one who’s going through Alzheimer’s or dementia, you could probably use the boost that laughter gives. Here are some facts on...
by John Wotring | Feb 6, 2019 | Alzheimers, Caregiver tips, Dementia
We often do things that are seemingly minute to us, but these things can mean a great deal to others. Imagine that you have Alzheimer’s or dementia. Little by little your memory fades away. Not only would you forget how to do things like use the microwave and cook,...
