Hello everyone, As many of you know, I have been writing this blog for over 6 years.  It began as a home for my thoughts and ideas on Alzheimer’s and dementia, an extension of my identity as “The Dementia Queen” ...

Thanks to T for this great inquiry.  I already replied to her with my thoughts, now let’s hear yours.  Then I’ll share what T decided to do and how it’s working out. How would you decorate this apartment?  And props ...

I recently gave a one hour presentation on dementia and never once used the word “Memory”. And it wasn’t intentional. It dawned on me after the fact… after I had discussed many of the challenges of dementia behaviors, and tips ...

What started as a discussion about older driver warning signs quickly morphed into other difficult challenges of dementia caregiving. Listen to my live chat where we cover touchy topics around dementia from driving to wandering to banking issues.  Thank you to ...

“Sensory Gardens” across America are missing the mark. While there is a visible attempt to bring natural elements into accessible spaces for older adults and those with dementia, something is lacking from the user experience. Interactions with the natural environment should ...