Surprising Moments of Clarity: What Those Glimpses Into Someone Living With Dementia Can Mean

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 question and answer on HealthCentral to learn more about how those glimpses into our loved one's heart during dementia can mean to us over time: Support a caregiver or jump-start discussion in support groups with real stories - for bulk orders of Minding Our Elders e-mail Carol                  Related StoriesCareging for a Person Living with Dementia? Avoid Saying These ThingsWhy Some Caregivers Might Refuse to Consider Outside HelpStaying Positive While Caregiving Under Frustrating Circumstances 
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