I never stop being surprised by things Mom says. For the past couple of weeks, Mom's been asserting that she needs to find her purpose. I...

If you know someone with dementia, or any debilitating, isolating illness, your time and presence are as valuable as the life that yearns...

Exciting news! Mom is entering an art competition!!! We’re not sure when it is, or where, or who else is competing, but who cares? Those...

When I went out this morning with a pair of secateurs and a beige rubber pail, I was expecting to spend a couple of hours doing a holiday...

I’d like to say I was oh so clever and strategically chose the ideal location for Mom when I selected her assisted care home. Truth be...

It brings me no comfort to know that I am one of many of my friends who are dealing with parents who have dementia. In this instance, I...

Repetition is a given when dealing with dementia. How you are affected is a choice. The torture of being asked the same questions over...

Going it alone when caring for a person with dementia is a bad idea. Trust me. I’ve tried. I can say with absolute confidence that...

The best things in life are the people we love, the places we’ve been, and the memories we’ve made along the way. – Unknown  Memories are...

Every day at some point, I ask myself: if Mom died tomorrow, would I be comfortable with the decisions I had made regarding her life and...

Medications are miraculous. This is undeniable. When used appropriately, they can protect us from and relieve us of pain, illness,...

Who likes roller coasters? C’mon, be honest. The anticipation? The rush? Chugging slowly up and up ...and up and then plunging through a...

Once upon a time, I had a 10 per cent chance of surviving a life-threatening infection. In a matter of hours, I went from experiencing...

When I was a little girl, I stole a wedding ring from the neighbor’s house. Mom noticed the ring on my finger as soon as I came home....

I've had a lot of experience being a patient advocate. It is a great big, hairy, scary responsibility. It’s also one of the most...

This is the second time I've shared the dementia journey with someone I love. It’s a long and painful road that has been punctuated with...