I was shocked one day to realize this was the instruction I was giving John’s caregivers. They had just reported that wherever he went John was taking things. His stash included nail clippers, books, silverware and other small items. This was the dementia acting and I didn’t want to punish John by confining him to … Continue reading “Preserving Dignity”
Dealing with Dementia
I learn the most from the people I work with and the stories I hear. One man was caring for a mother with dementia. She was in the habit of drinking a lot of red wine which made the effects of dementia worse and left her feeling unwell most of the time. Rather than taking … Continue reading “Dealing with Dementia”