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Once Close Friends Often Drift Away after Dementia Diagnosis

Dear Carol: My 67-year-old mother struggles to care for her 75-year-old husband with Alzheimer’s.  In many ways, things are going pretty well,...

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When a Person with Dementia Says, ‘I Just Want to Go Home’

“I want to go home.” Nearly every dementia caregiver has heard this heartbreaking plea from their loved one. They may already be...

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A Caregiver’s Struggle: Balancing an Elder’s Sense of Purpose with Their Safety

As caregivers, we walk a thin line between keeping our loved ones safe and helping to preserve their independence. One of my...

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