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Sep 1, 20222 min read

Triggers

Sometimes it is difficult for caregivers to understand why their loved one is reacting in a particular way, especially if they are not...

Jun 2, 20222 min read

To Tell or Not to Tell

“But Dr. Robin, if there is no cure or effective treatment, why would I put Mom through the tests and get a formal diagnosis? If there is...

Apr 9, 20223 min read

Great Expectations

Caring for a loved one with dementia is a unique commitment. Many people are willing to make this commitment for a family member that...

Feb 26, 20223 min read

Name It to Tame It

As I was researching ideas and topics related to dementing illnesses, I noted that Dr. Dan Siegel is credited for coining the phrase Name...

Feb 24, 20223 min read

Feel the Burn: Caregiver Burnout

Somehow you became a caregiver for your loved one with a dementing illness. For some people, they chose the caregiver path, for others,...

Feb 20, 20222 min read

Buyer Beware: Nutrition Misinformation

Nutrition is a huge topic to cover. For many people nutrition is the first “go - to” when someone has a new health issue. Have you ever...

Feb 16, 20222 min read

Curses! Curses! Swear Words...

This week at Mind Matters we played trivia. It was actually “Early American Trivia” and on a poster we had five trivia questions. Below...

Feb 16, 20222 min read

What To Consider When Establishing Daily Dementia Care Routines

Caring for a loved one with dementia is challenging. One of the best things you can do to improve the quality of life for the person you...

Feb 15, 20223 min read

7 Ways Montessori Based Dementia Care Promotes Engagement In Activities

If you take care of a loved one with dementia, you have probably found it challenging at one time or another to get them to participate...