Dementia Dimensions

Dementia Resource Center Blog for At Home Caregivers

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  • Book Review

True Motivation to Help Others

Author of Reclaiming Joy Together, Daphne Johnson, states that the book is "to serve as both an inspiration and a practical tool that will allow others to successfully build a Respite Community to honor and care for those families living with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia." Having had the privilege to hear Johnson speak in person at a recent New York State Caregiving and Respite Coalition conference, it can be attested that she is pure "motivation" to take on the cause of providing respite to caregivers of people living with dementia.
  • Caregiver Perspective, Emotional

Stress Relief for Caregivers

Caregiving is a stressful job. On top of the physical exhaustion, caregiver stress (or stress from caregiving) can influence your mental health.
  • Uncategorized

Summertime Activities for People with Dementia

In the summer months it might be easier to stay in and relax when you are caring for a person with dementia.
  • Physical

High Cholesterol and Dementia: Can Diet Help with Progression ?

Several studies over the past decade have looked at the possible link between cholesterol and dementia, specifically vascular dementia, which is caused by conditions such as stroke that disrupt blood flow to the brain.
  • 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.
  • 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.
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