Taking little excursions or just getting some air and sunshine is good for everybody – especially people with dementia. Here are some good tips to help you plan well, handle tricky situations and have a successful day.
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This site was inspired by my Mom’s autoimmune dementia.
It is a place where we separate out the wheat from the chafe, the important articles & videos from each week’s river of news. Google gets a new post on Alzheimer’s or dementia every 7 minutes. That can overwhelm anyone looking for help. This site filters out, focuses on and offers only the best information. it has helped hundreds of thousands of people since it debuted in 2007. Thanks to our many subscribers for your supportive feedback.
The site is dedicated to all those preserving the dignity of the community of people living with dementia.
Peter Berger, Editor
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Great, now that my Wife (who has Dementia/Alzheimer's) has seen this, She thinks she should be allowed to take her Mobility Scooter around the block to visit neighbors on her own. Now, how do you explain to her THIS is a BAD IDEA? So that she can understand and be in agreement with.
Thanks for the laugh Dan! So true does anyone have a clue about dementia. This is not always a good idea with end stages. You must know your relative or patient….