Dementia Dimensions

Dementia Resource Center Blog for At Home Caregivers

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  • Ask Mary

My aunt was diagnosed with stage 5 dementia a couple of months ago. Her mood changes day by day—one day, she cries that her teddy bear has died and the next, it’s sleeping with her and gives her joy. Do I take the teddy bear away or continue to let her care for it?- Gwen F.

Love objects, like stuffed animals or baby dolls, can be very comforting for some people with dementia. But they can pose challenges, such as the worry that the teddy bear has died.
  • Ask Mary

My mother was just moved into memory care and is not happy about it. Any advice for me and my siblings to help cheer her up? -Bill S.

Sometimes we can’t really “solve” a situation like this. And sometimes we feel the need to solve it more than the elder involved does.
  • Book Review

Sizzling Bacon Explains Dementia to Kids

If you are looking for an adult book on dementia, Sizzling Bacon by A.F. Scott is not for you. However, if you are searching for a sweet, non-threatening, fantastical story about dementia from the point of view of a child, this one is recommended for those age 10 years and younger in your life.
  • Emotional, Engagement

Using Therapeutic Fibbing for Loved Ones with Dementia this Holiday

With the end-of-year holiday season right around the corner, gatherings with family and friends may become more frequent in the lives of people with dementia and the caregivers who support them.
  • Engagement

A Trip Down Memory Lane: REMINISCING

Reminiscing can be especially beneficial for those with dementia. We can all become frustrated when we forget recent events, names, or tasks.
  • Ask Mary

My mom tells me the same stories, over and over. When I tell her she’s told me already, she gets angry with me. What can I do to help? -Bobby

This is easier said than done, but… stop telling her she’s told you. She doesn’t remember, and having her mistake pointed out to her just makes her feel defensive.

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