Category: Dementia

A Developmental Approach to Dementia

While dementia and Alzheimer’s are often thought of and talked about as “conditions” or “diseases,” we at ACE Senior Care Navigators find that it is often helpful to think about dementia as a series of developmental changes. What do we mean by that? Well, let’s back up a bit… The other day I was talking […]

Using all 5 Senses when Communicating with a Loved One with Dementia

Thank you to everyone who attended our webinar a few weeks ago on communicating with a loved one with dementia. We have presented this webinar several times and every time we gain a new appreciation for the compassion and creativity required for this important skill. (And for more about our upcoming events or to host […]