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As humans, we like the world to make sense. When we need an explanation for something or more information, we do our best to listen logically and make sense of the situation. That’s all perfectly normal – but when you find yourself interacting with ...

“Most family caregivers don’t plan to become caregivers – it usually just happens,” says John Moniz, Executive Director of Bridges® by EPOCH at Hingham. “This is a wonderful and selfless gesture, but it also can be very discombobulating. Since ...

Since dementia is a disease that affects the brain, it causes a wide variety of symptoms – memory loss being just one of them. Depending on the type of dementia your loved one has, you may find yourself dealing with surprising symptoms like ...

Being a caregiver is an all-encompassing role that can seemingly take over your life. This is especially true if you’re a spousal caregiver. Taking care of your spouse “in sickness and in health” is natural, but it’s important to make sure you’re taking ...

Being a caregiver can be an isolating experience. Besides the day-in, day-out routine that seems to take up all of your waking hours, you also find yourself in a situation where other people don’t really “get” what it’s like for you. Fortunately, even if ...

Anyone who loves animals recognizes how special the bond of a pet can be. Pets provide unconditional love, easy companionship and a sense of purpose for people of all ages. Pets have also been shown to be an invaluable tool for helping older adults ...

A dementia diagnosis is no small thing. It’s a profoundly life-changing situation, and affects a myriad number of people, not just the individual who’s diagnosed. Dementia is still often misunderstood, and many people are afraid of developing it or ...

Most of us enjoy the experience of bathing. (Or, at the very least, we tolerate it.) Some people enjoy soaking in the tub for long periods to relax, while others just like the feeling of being fresh and clean. So, it can be confusing and frustrating for ...

Sundowning is a symptom – actually, a group of symptoms – that occurs in individuals with dementia usually at the end of the daylight hours. It results in increased agitation, confusion, mood swings, irritation and sometimes hallucinations and ...

“You’re a hero,” they say. “You’re a selfless angel,” they say. Sure, caregiving is an act of love … but sometimes, you wish people would just stop talking about it. Do they know how hard it is to keep your cool when your mother asks you the same ...

For family members, one of the hardest moments of the dementia journey (and there are many) is when their loved one no longer recognizes them. “It feels like you’ve lost your loved one to the disease, even though they are still physically there,” says ...