Dementia is so devastating and divisive that it can be hard to maintain a loving attitude towards a family member with the disease. Discover how to reconnect with a loved one.

For people with symptoms of dementia, sharing their feelings can give validation and bring relief. It is up to those of us who don't have dementia to allow these individuals to express themselves as they are, without reproach or correction.

Soon the idea of artistic interventions like "Living Words" in care homes will become commonplace. These programs enable families to see their loved ones responding when they thought responses were no longer possible, speaking when they thought their words had dried up, and creating a feeling of togetherness when they thought their loved one had vanished into a closed world.

Security measures such as locked doors are common fixtures in memory care facilities. But how does constantly being under lock and key truly affect men and women with dementia?