Information and opinions on health from ReturnToJoy at HealthCentral.com. HealthCentral.com is one of the top health destinations on the Web, with more than 35 condition-specific, wellness and general health Web properties. http://www.healthcentral.com/profiles/c/632954/index http://www.healthcentral.com/profiles/c/632954/rss self application/xml en-us 15 120 19 http://www.healthcentral.com/images/hc_logo_sm.gif http://www.healthcentral.com/profiles/c/632954/index http://www.healthcentral.com/alzheimers/c/632954/71071/compassionate Fri, 15 May 2009 11:11:37 -0400 ReturnToJoy Communicating with the Dementia or Alzheimer’s AfflictedBy Charlotte ParkerWe are all born with a desire to give and receive love. Circumstances we encounter throughout our lives may callous that need, but it never fully dissipates. Sadly, as we grow older, we oftentimes become more challenging to love, and illnesses such as dementia or Alzheimer’s may even prevent us from appreciating the joy of giving love. At our moments of being... http://www.healthcentral.com/alzheimers/c/632954/71071/compassionate