2. Don’t Say Remember! Practical Tips for Navigating Memory Loss In the Early Stages of Our Loved One’s Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias

Does it feel like a punch in the gut every time you realize something new your loved one has forgotten? As caregivers for our husbands and parents with Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia, Nancy Treaster and I have learned that memory loss in the beginning of the journey can be challenging. One of our goals as caregivers is to help our care receivers maintain as much dignity and independence as possible. One of the ways we do this is by providing them support behind the scenes.