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Triggers
Sometimes it is difficult for caregivers to understand why their loved one is reacting in a particular way, especially if they are not...
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Sep 1, 20222 min read
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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...
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Jun 2, 20222 min read
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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...
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Apr 9, 20223 min read
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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...
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Feb 26, 20223 min read
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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,...
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Feb 24, 20223 min read
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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...
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Feb 20, 20222 min read
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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...
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Feb 16, 20222 min read
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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...
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Feb 16, 20222 min read
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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...
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Feb 15, 20223 min read
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