Dementia Dimensions

Dementia Resource Center Blog for At Home Caregivers

Jennifer Lesinski

  • Caregiver Perspective, Emotional

15 Ideas for Dementia Caregivers to Get Respite

Dementia caregivers have one of the most challenging roles, as they tirelessly provide care and support to their loved ones. However, amidst the selflessness and dedication, it is crucial for caregivers to prioritize their own well-being as well.
  • Ask Mimi

Have you any suggestions on how to have a meaningful conversation with someone with Lewy body dementia who has a very restless mind and body? – Donna T.

You don’t mention your relationship with this person, but I’ll assume he’s family. What does “meaningful conversation” mean to you? If you are seeking to discuss physics or mathematics, you should reconsider your expectations.
  • Ask Mimi

My husband has early onset dementia at 73 yrs. old. How do I convince him we need to move to an assisted living facility? -Betty D.

This would be a difficult situation if only one of you needed help. You don’t mention whether you have a support system of any kind.
  • Ask Mimi

Is loss of voice part of the dementia process? – Jackie P.

I’m familiar with the loss of speech with dementia, but not loss of voice. Perhaps there is a sore throat or other ailment that he isn’t able to articulate.
  • Financial

Free resources for advanced planning available

The National Alzheimer’s and Dementia Resource Center just announced the availability of new, free resources to help caregivers and people living with dementia with advanced planning.
  • Book Review

A Sweet Story for a Tough Topic

Alzheimer's disease is a complex topic for even adults to fully understand, especially because the disease progresses differently by individual and no two journeys are exactly the same.
  • Ask Mimi

How do I connect with other sufferers of dementia with early symptoms like myself? -Ginny P.

The best way to form safe connections with other people with dementia is through sponsored support groups. Try contacting the Alzheimer’s Association to see if there is a peer support group in your area.
  • Book Review

An Unexpected, Inspiring Love Story

There are certainly many books documenting the dementia caregiver's journey, both those from personal perspective as well as third-person accounts. However, few could also be viewed as an inspiring love story.
  • Caregiver Perspective, Emotional

The Challenges of Being a LGBTQ+ Caregiver for Dementia

Each year, more than 16 million Americans provide more than 17 billion hours of unpaid care for older adults with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias.

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