Living with dementia

When living with dementia, symptoms and care needs are constantly changing and evolving. If someone you love is living with dementia; some of the challenges that may arise include: getting help for very personal grooming and care needs; memory problems and trouble remembering family and friends, anger and emotional outbursts; and communication challenges.

Q&A with the Experts on Living With Dementia

Both My Parents have Dementia. Can They Live Together in Assisted Living?
Some assisted living facilities have two bedroom units which can accommodate couples, which might be a good option for your parents with dementia.
Our family can't agree on whether or not mom should move to assisted living. What's the solution?
It is important that you and your siblings get on the same page about moving your mother to assisted living.
My elderly mother tries to control my life like I'm still a teenager. What can I do?
You need the "Jacqueline Marcell emotional shield." Put it on every day, and then don't let anything she says bother you; all negativity has to bounce right off.
Can my parent be asked to leave assisted living because of bad behavior?
Assisted living facilities can ask residents to leave or evict them if they could cause harm to themselves or others.
Both my parents have dementia. Should I quit my job to care for them?
It is very difficult to care for one parent with dementia, but to have two parents with dementia and to be taking on this task alone is very overwhelming and a daunting task.

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News about Living With Dementia

Dementia Increases Risk for Preventable Hospitalizations
A large number of hospitalizations of people with dementia may be preventable. Researchers found that elderly people with dementia may undergo avoidable hospitalizations.
Laughter May Be As Effective as Meds in Dementia Treatment
Laughter has proven to be an effective dementia treatment. New research indicates that laughter may be just as effective as antipsychotic medications for reducing anxiety in elderly people with dementia.

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