Celebrating Love: Dementia Caregivers Speak Up

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Valentine’s Day, anniversaries, and birthdays have traditionally been celebrated with balloons, gifts, cards, parties, and food. Sadly, when dementia enters into the picture, such general mayhem may overwhelm a person already confused by his or her surroundings. Even attempting to celebrate love can become a challenge. The choice about whether or not to mark special days is often fraught with pain for the...

Source: Carol Bradley Bursack's SharePosts - February 6, 2017 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Carol Bradley Bursack, Minding Our Elders Source Type: blogs