“Dementia Acquired Racism”
I have a confession: I made up the term “Dementia Acquired Racism.” The term may not exist, but the concept is very real. Many people think of Alzheimer’s and Dementia in terms of “forgetful old people.” Reality can be far more challenging. Dementia generally—and Alzheimer’s specifically—can cause a person to behave in ways that are […]
The most important fact about Alzheimer’s disease
If you work with individuals suffering from Alzheimer’s disease or another dementia, there is something you need to know: Individuals suffering from dementia can read your nonverbal cues even when they struggle to understand the words you are saying. The biggest implication of this is that they will know if you show your frustration in […]
