Image by RobW_ via Flickr Either way, it’s a challenge. Some folks seem to lose the “filter” that guides socially acceptable practices.  Other folks seem to morph into someone completely unfamiliar.  Personality changes are very common in early stage dementia, ...

The bathroom is the one room in the house where most falls occur.  Regardless of the stage of dementia, strategic placement of grab bars can significantly reduce the risk of falls for all people. People with compromised balance, cognition, vision, ...

“What can I do to keep this from getting worse?” I hear this question all the time.  Someone who has noticed- or had a family member notice- changes in cognition has had his worst fears confirmed by the physician:  You have ...

By Mike Good, Together In This Caring for an aging parent can sneak up on us. Our parent’s needs increase so gradually that their condition lurks in our subconscious mind where we easily ignore the warning signs. Occasionally, however, we ...

Wanderlust: A strong desire to travel or wander (Wikipedia). Wandering is a natural human behavior. Our minds wander. Our bodies wander. There is something innately comforting about aimlessness. Wandering is a way of letting go of organized thinking. It is ...