nobody seems to care
I get comments, emails and letters every day that break my heart. I wish I…
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singer songwriter jay allen holds on to his mom
Nashville country music artist and songwriter Jay Allen’s mother has early onset Alzheimer disease. He…
what do you say to people living with dementia when someone they love dies, or when they ask about someone who is dead?
Online care partner groups are supportive environments where family members who care for people they…
the current system is disgraceful
I accompanied my LinkedIn post of “please remain seated for the rest of your life”…
what if everything we’ve been taught about dementia care is a lie?
That’s what Dr. David Sheard asked himself in 1995, along with “What if people with…
hot pink duct tape solves alzheimer seating issue
Catherine Bixenman-salesi, who is a member of the online dementia support group USAgainstAlzheimers, is the primary…
one more care worker could make a world of difference
The voice of validation is being amplified by individual advocates around the world. Here is…
this is what tragic brilliance looks like
In 2011, UK pub owner Alex Lewis somehow contracted Strep A, an incredibly rare bacterial…
take off the blindfolds and #BanBPSD: an open letter to the worldwide dementia community
This is an open letter to members of the dementia community worldwide. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Dear dementia…
7 ways to improve dementia care in less than three minutes
Okay, I admit it; the title of this post is a little deceiving. There are…