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“Nothing Is Wrong With My Mind!” – Anosognosia Explained
So, how does one deal with anosognosia? If they’re convinced nothing is wrong with them, and they don’t need help, isn’t attempting to make them understand going to make things worse?
The short answer is yes. The longer answer is finding a way to work with their “denial” is important in your caregiving journey
Are These Signs of Alzheimer’s Disease?
Among my older friends I sometimes hear “guess I’m getting Alzheimer’s”. This is in response to forgetting something or not being able to recall things as easily.
Flex Your Brain Muscle with Neurosize
Are you looking for a way to flex your brain muscle in a fun and creative way? Would you also
Deciphering Dementia Speak – Repetitive Questions
One of the biggest struggles of communicating with a person living with Alzheimer’s or dementia is repetitive questions or comments.
Thinking for Two – Communication Issues
We’ve all heard the wives tale that a pregnant woman is eating for two. Most people are probably unaware
Are These Signs of Alzheimer’s Disease?
Among my older friends I sometimes hear “guess I’m getting Alzheimer’s”. This is in response to forgetting something or not being able to recall things as easily.
Flex Your Brain Muscle with Neurosize
Are you looking for a way to flex your brain muscle in a fun and creative way? Would you also like to improve your connection
Deciphering Dementia Speak – Repetitive Questions
One of the biggest struggles of communicating with a person living with Alzheimer’s or dementia is repetitive questions or comments. I struggled with this with
Thinking for Two – Communication Issues
We’ve all heard the wives tale that a pregnant woman is eating for two. Most people are probably unaware that people caring for someone
Caregivers-Lots of Self-Care Strategies Here!
In this episode, I bring you as many tips, suggestions, and ideas as we could fit in an hour. My guest, Barbara Cohn cared for her husband for a decade. He had younger-onset Alzheimer’s. In writing her book Calmer Waters, it was Barbaras’ goal to help other caregivers feel happier, have more energy and time for themselves, sleep better, and feel more relaxed.
Clinginess, Persistent Behaviors and Emotions
…it’s not unusual for a memory-impaired person to display fretful emotions or even follow you around constantly. It wasn’t until I understood just how strange & frightening the world must be when you forget all the time that I was able to take her distressed greeting much more in stride.
About Fading Memories Podcast
Fading Memories is a supportive podcast for people dealing with a loved one with memory loss. We interview people who have some of the answers and families currently on this journey. Join us and we’ll support each other along the way!
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