Those Precious Moments of Clarity: When a Person Living With Dementia Surprises Us

Dear Candid Caregiver: My grandma has had mixed dementia, probably a combination of Alzheimer’s and vascular, for many years. She’s generally sweet and compliant, just wanting to stay comfortable in a world that she seems to have created for herself. The whole family tries to encourage her to tell stories, which she will sometimes do if she’s feeling up to it, but mostly she listens to the old-time music that we play for her or she naps. Grandma hasn’t recognized anyone in the family for a couple of years, but last week my mom and I had a shock. Read the full article on HealthCentral about those are but precious moments of clarity our person living with dementia may experience and how to treasure them: Carol Bradley Bursack is the Candid Caregiver MedicareFAQ – Medicare Resource Center Support a caregiver or jump-start discussion in support groups with real stories - for bulk orders of Minding Our Elders e-mail Carol                  Related StoriesConvincing an Incontinent Elder to Wear Protection for Their Own DignityHow to Overcome the Guilt After Placing Someone In a Care FacilityHas This Form Of Dementia Turned Your Spouse Into a Stranger? 
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