Live With The Dementia Whisperer

I have spent many years assisting hundreds of caregivers very much like you. Caregivers, both professional and family members, frequently ask for the ?right way? to respond to the many challenges they encounter. While there is no... more

Building a Dementia-Friendly Community Join us this week for a ground-breaking discussion on how dementia is effecting our communities, our country and our world and how we as individuals can step forward and become the... more

Denial About Dementia is a Common Occurance From time to time, we're all in denial about various aspects of our life. It's how we cope — denial masks emotions of grief, loss, fear and uncertainty. What causes denial? Many things:... more

While the holidays are a joyful time for many, they can be extemely stressful for caregivers providing dementia care, as well as those diagnosed with any cause of dementia. This week The Dementia Whisperer and her guest discuss some of... more

New Dimensions in Dementia Care Common Myths About Dementia There are many myths surrounding dementia that can obscure our understanding of the issues facing our loved ones who suffer from one or more of the 70+ causes of... more

It has been said that life is a journey. If this is an apt metaphor, then dementia and Alzheimer's comprise a divergent road with twists and turns that make navigation incredibly difficult. The signposts are unclear and the markers... more