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Home Together We Walk: A Dementia Journey

Together We Walk: A Dementia Journey

By Sally TomkoAugust 30, 2021

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    A Caregiver’s Journey Through Hospice Care

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    Planning for the Future after a Dementia Diagnosis: Why Working Together Is Important

    If we are caring for a loved one who has recently been diagnosed with dementia or a related disorder such as Alzheimer’s Disease, it can feel devastating. Often, families avoid having discussions with their loved one about what the diagnosis could mean for their future out of fear. As the disease progresses over time, we may find ourselves as a caregiver in the position of making important care or health-related decisions for a loved one in a time of crisis, even if we have never previously discussed with our loved one what kind of care they would prefer. As a result, we may feel guilty about having to make decisions on our loved one’s behalf, without prior knowledge of their care values and preferences.

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    Stigma and Working Caregivers: Why Are We Afraid to Talk About Caregiving at Work?

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    Managing Finances for a Loved One with Dementia

    Handling a loved one’s finances can be a difficult task, particularly when they have been diagnosed with dementia. In fact, the inability to handle finances is often one of the first signs that a loved one has the disease. They might pay bills more than once, forget to pay bills entirely, give money away unexpectedly or have trouble balancing their checkbook. Dementia can also leave a loved one open to financial risk and abuse, which can make it even more important for us to familiarize ourselves with how best to protect them from these threats.

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    Activities for a Loved One with Dementia: Gardening

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