Brookdale Blogs

While it’s wonderful to go out of your way to include a grandparent with a dementia diagnosis in the lives of your kids, it’s important to go about it in an intelligent way.

A person living with dementia is still your friend. They're the same person you’ve shared laughs and experiences with. Now that they have a dementia diagnosis you might hear them repeat a story, or forget a detail, and it might be harder for them to focus in certain situations, but you can still enjoy spending time with them.

If you’re visiting or reconnecting with a friend or loved one who is living with dementia, you may face some communication challenges. But don’t let that keep you from connecting.

Transitions can be difficult for people with dementia. Here are some recommendations on how to maintain person-centered care during care transitions.

A variety of techniques can help family caregivers ensure their loved ones with Alzheimer's and dementia are well nourished.