Lucid moments occur when persons living with dementia display flashes of their old selves. These moments can be surprising to dementia caergivers.
Sudden recognition of family members or friends, and old memory, attempts at humor, and even an an insightful remark about a situation can bring joy to those that care.
Knowing that the day is coming when your loved one -- won't know you-- is the most horrific feeling of them all for an Alzheimer's caregiver. AFR is an Alzheimer's Reading Room companion website.
Showing posts with label dementia awareness. Show all posts
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Tuesday, September 22, 2015
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Alzheimer's Reading Room Testimonials Ranked #1 by Healthline in the Best Alzheimer's Blogs - 2012 - 2018 "The Alzheimer’s Re...
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Can how you think and what you believe affect your Alzheimer's caregiving effort?
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Carol Jenkins Barnett Chairman and President of Publix Super Markets Charities, has been diagnosed with younger onset Alzheimer’s disease. ...
