GIVE ME MY DAMN CAR KEYS!
He sat his daughters down and demanded his car keys be returned. Words were used that broke their hearts, and feelings were hurt. The daughters were already exhausted from 24/7 care for Daddy. What st...
9 Mar 202014min
DNR – Yes or No?
Should you have a DNR (Do Not Resuscitate) order on file for your loved one? Should you have one for yourself? Let's talk about that today on "Let's Talk Dementia."
5 Mar 202011min
Dad Won’t Stop Laughing
Does your loved one laugh or cry at inappropriate times? Does it seem they cannot control their laughter or crying? This may be a sign of Pseudobulbar Affect Disorder. We will learn about it in today'...
5 Mar 202010min
The Television Show “This Is Us” and Mild Cognitive Impairment
I enjoy the television show "This Is Us," but the storyline about Rebecca having MCI left me a little puzzled. Let's learn a little about Mild Cognitive Impairment on today's episode.
3 Mar 20209min
Don’t Correct My Grief
I recently had a person make a hurtful comment on Facebook regarding my grief. You should NEVER correct someone's grief! Let's talk about that today on Let's Talk Dementia.
2 Mar 20209min
Moving Dad – What Questions Do We Ask When Touring?
When touring an assisted living or memory care community, there are things to be aware of. Today's video addresses that topic.
26 Feb 202014min
Hallucinations and Arguing
If your loved one is hallucinating, how do you respond? Do you argue with them? The question is - Do YOU like to be argued with? The answer most often is - NO! If we do argue, we always expect to win....
26 Feb 20209min
You Look Fat!
When a person says something offensive to us, we might not respond kindly. If that someone has dementia, HOW we respond will set the tone for the next few hours. Let's look at how we might respond to...
25 Feb 20209min
