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Hospital Stays Can Be Detrimental To Loved Ones With Alzheimer's Disease

Mom had only two extended stays at the hospital after her diagnosis with Alzheimer's disease. In both cases, I was a visible presence. Although I didn't stay with her overnight, I did hang out in her room for extended periods of time so that the... Read more

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Structuring My Day—in Spite Of Dementia!

How important is structure in the day of someone living with dementia? It seems to be VERY important. But HOW does one create structure when one is retired and every day is different? That is my dilemma. Here are my... Read more

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