Is “therapeutic fibbing” a good idea?
Best ways to get a person with Alzheimer’s dementia to accept care is to enter their reality.
10 Tested Ways to Avoid Care Refusals
You can prevent care refusals by allowing as much self-care as possible and treating the person with dementia like an adult.
Can a Person with Dementia Safely Make Decisions?
The asking of the questions is a process; we are providing an opportunity to really find out what the other person is thinking. On one hand, we want to protect our loved ones from financial abuse or unsafe conditions. On the other hand, we want to respect their autonomy….their ability to make their own decisions.
Decision-Making & Dementia: Dimmer versus Switch
When Mrs. Q’s opinions differed from that of her granddaughter, the granddaughter quickly used the dementia diagnosis to ignore Mrs. Q’s choices. When Mrs. Q’s choices and opinions mirrored those of the granddaughter, the granddaughter believed that Mrs. Q had the capacity to make a decision. This isn’t how decisional capacity works.
Can Constipation Kill a Person with Alzheimer’s Dementia?
Learn how to prevent constipation in persons with Alzheimer’s dementia and the warning signs that constipation is becoming dangerous.
Do People with Dementia Remember What They Want to Remember?
Caregivers find selective memory difficult and frustrating with people with dementia. This blog provides insight and help.
Why People with Dementia Say No (And What to Do About it)
People with dementia say “NO” to nearly every question or request. This is an incredible challenge for caregivers. In this blog, I explain one reason for the non-stop no’s…and offer strategies for preventing and managing the negativity. Patterns of Memory Loss and Retrieval Problems All dementias share this same common […]
Meet the Dementias: Start Here
Many people confuse dementia with Alzheimer’s Disease. A person with Alzheimer’s has dementia. A person with dementia does not always have Alzheimer’s Disease.
The “Why” Behind the “What:” Shrinking Brain and Memory Loss
I explain how the shrinking brain causes many of the repetitive questions and behaviors that caregivers find frustrating.
The “Why” Behind the “What:” Mixed-up Memories
Avoid quizzing the person with dementia. Logic does not work. Arguing does not work.