Did you know that social isolation can be as bad as smoking 15 cigarettes a day? To learn more about the health risks involved in being socially isolated and its added risk for a dementia diagnosis, click on the link below!

Dementia changes the brain, but often, it feels like it changes the people we love. There are still ways to have meaningful moments—we just have to adjust our approach sometimes. Click the link below to hear Ginny’s friends found ways to reconnect after Ginny’s dementia diagnosis.

Understanding your loved one living with dementia starts with understanding how the disease changes the brain. The frustrations, stress, and aggression people might express can be the result of unmet needs caused by an inability to communicate them. Learn more at the link below.

People living with dementia may have trouble grasping reality. That’s why telling people living with dementia things like “Well, you are home” when they say they want to go home isn’t an effective approach. To learn more about how we can lessen the stress for our loved ones by validating their reality, click the link below.

Memory loss as you age doesn’t mean a dementia diagnosis is inevitable. Still, it’s important to see a doctor if you have concerns, as there are benefits to an early diagnosis. Read more on the topic at the link below!

If it’s becoming more evident that your loved one is living with some type of dementia, is it important to get a specific diagnosis? Ultimately, it’s a personal choice, but knowing has some benefits. Read more at the link below.

Did you know that you can use rhythm to help connect and communicate with your loved ones living with dementia? Dementia Specialist, Lois Thomas, shares more about this unique way to reach loved ones who are withdrawn or struggling with communication in our latest blog. Read now at the link below!

At the Dementia Institute, we strive to help our community find hope and joy throughout the dementia journey. We are also honest about the reality of the disease. In this blog, Dementia Specialist Rosemary Apol-Hoezee shares her thoughts on the pain and hard knocks that come with dementia and the meaningful moments and connections that can still be found. Read now at the link below.

Joining a support group can make all the difference in your caregiving journey. Discover 5 powerful reasons why connecting with others who understand can provide the support, knowledge, and encouragement you need. Read our latest blog post to learn more

Has caring for a loved one living with dementia ever felt like trying to swim in rough waters? In our latest blog, Dementia Institute Director Curt Gritters shares his perspective on the dementia journey and touches on our organization’s mission to be the safety device you need. Read the blog.