Things change every day. Everyone wanders eventually.  It is part of the disease process. What worked well yesterday may not work today. Food tastes different if you have a memory disorder, so preferences will change. Just because your loved one was safe to be alone yesterday does not mean they are safe today. Most caregivers…

As dementia progresses many people ask repetitive questions.  Because of their memory loss, they may not remember the answer, nor having asked the question.  How do you respond when your loved one asks for a relative or friend they do not remember is deceased? Importantly, be reassuring and remember the truth is not always the…