Hate repeating sits at the center of this dementia and brain health question. I used to dread repeating myself. Whether it was explaining the same thing at work, reminding my kids about chores, or going over instructions again and again,…
Grief before death, often called **anticipatory grief**, is a very real and complex experience. It happens when someone begins to mourn the loss of a loved one *before* they have actually passed away. This type of grief can be just…
Living with dementia has been a profound teacher in the art of slowing down. When I first faced the diagnosis, it felt like my world was rushing past me faster than I could keep up. Tasks that once seemed automatic…
Get used sits at the center of this dementia and brain health question. Living with a chronic condition—whether it’s physical or mental—is not about simply getting used to the difficulties it brings. Instead, it’s about learning how to live around…
First time sits at the center of this dementia and brain health question. The First Time She Didn’t Recognize Me Imagine a moment when someone you love, someone who has known you for years, looks at you and doesn’t recognize…
Stopped correcting sits at the center of this dementia and brain health question. I used to think that correcting my dad was the right thing to do. I believed it would help him see things more clearly and improve our…
My mom has dementia, and every day is different. Some mornings, she doesn’t remember my name. Other times, she forgets where she put her glasses—even when they’re right on her nose. But there’s one thing that hasn’t slipped away: she…
Dad forgot sits at the center of this dementia and brain health question. Let me tell you about the day my dad forgot my name. It wasn’t some big dramatic moment, but it stuck with me because it felt so…
Strong one sits at the center of this dementia and brain health question. Being the “strong one” in a family often means carrying a heavy emotional and practical load that others may not see or fully appreciate. This role usually…
Expect sits at the center of this dementia and brain health question. I didn’t expect to feel this angry at dementia. When my loved one was diagnosed, I thought I would be sad, maybe scared, but not furious. Yet here…