Explaining dementia to children requires clear, simple language and patience to help them understand the condition in an honest and age-appropriate way. Two hours ago, I tried to explain to my five-year-old that her grandpa who sings old songs to her, is losing his memory. How do you explain dementia to a child without breaking your own heart a little? There’s no script for this. It’s messy and painful and absurd. One minute I’m using…
Lewy body dementia final days: signs to expect, comfort feeding, sleep and breathing changes, hospice support, and simple ways to keep loved ones at ease. You sit bedside in the thin blue light, applesauce in hand. The house is quiet except for the soft machine sigh and that stubborn clock. Your well-worn sneakers chirp when you shift. “Hey, Dad,” you say, close to his ear, and his lashes lift for a second. Sometimes that tiny…
Let’s talk about dementia vs. schizophrenia. Including how to tell them apart, where they overlap, and what treatment is safest. These are clear steps for caregivers. Imagine you receive a call from your son. His voice is thin, strained. “Grandma says there are people in the hallway.” He’s talking about your mother. Last week, she hid the rent check in the food pantry. Now she’s pacing, convinced someone’s breaking in. You’ve seen memory problems before,…
In this article, you will learn why routines are a lifesaver for dementia care. Understand practical tips for creating comforting, predictable schedules that ease confusion and support caregivers every step of the way. When Everything Feels Like a Dumpster Fire One Tuesday, I cried in a CVS parking lot. Not because of the toothpaste aisle (although let’s be real, why are there 87 versions of mint?) — but because Mom refused to put on pants for…
There are several similarities Between dementia in cats and humans. In your house, it might start around 3 a.m. The cat begins crying in the hallway — loud, long meows, like she’s lost something important. You get up, barefoot on cold tile, and find her blinking in the bathroom doorway. You refill her food (even though it’s full), rub the soft space between her ears, and sit with her for a while. She settles eventually,…
You typed “Dementia Life Expectancy Calculator” into Google at 2 a.m., then sat there staring at the screen. Your favorite aunt had been losing her keys for years. But last week, when she forgot your name at the dinner table, your stomach dropped. That’s when someone finally said the word out loud: dementia. And then the next question slipped out, quietly, like it was asking permission: “How long?” Let’s look at the life expectancy of…