Why is my aunt with dementia mistaking my child for her own?
Dementia can cause confusion and memory problems that make it hard for people to recognize…
Why is my mother with dementia afraid of the night, convinced she will disappear in it?
Nighttime can be scary for people with dementia, including your mother. As the sun goes…
Why is my father with dementia forgetting how to use a spoon?
Dementia can make everyday tasks challenging, even ones as simple as using a spoon. When…
Why is my grandfather with dementia asking for his childhood bicycle?
Your grandfather with dementia is asking for his childhood bicycle because his mind has traveled…
Why is my grandmother with dementia eating breakfast three times a day because she forgot?
Grandma's Breakfast Bonanza: When Dementia Leads to Repeat Meals Picture this: Your grandmother wakes up,…
Why is my uncle with dementia trying to “go home,” even though he’s already there?
When someone with dementia says they want to "go home," even when they're already at…
Why is my aunt with dementia crying because she can’t remember how to pray?
When someone with dementia cries because they can't remember how to pray, it can be…
Why is my mother with dementia convinced she is trapped in someone else’s body?
Why does my mother with dementia think she's trapped in someone else's body? Dementia can…
Why is my father with dementia asking when Christmas will come, even though it just passed?
Dementia can be confusing and frustrating, both for the person experiencing it and their loved…
Why is my grandfather with dementia convinced he’s late for a job he retired from 30 years ago?
Grandpa's Time Warp: Why He's Racing to a Job He Left Long Ago If your…