Dementia is a terminal disease. Explore ways to care for your loved one as well as yourself.
The following reflections come from wonderful daughters who have walked this road with their mothers (and sometimes fathers, too). They are all expert caregivers. Their advice isn’t about doing everything perfectly—it’s about staying grounded, connected, and supported as you move forward.
Less than a month ago I attended the funeral (celebration of life) of a very special woman named Barbara. I got to know her through my weekly visits to a memory care facility in the city. She was often accompanied by her lovely and amazing companion; Jenny. Jenny – knowing how important socialization is for people living with dementia – frequently…
As a death doula, I have many clients living with dementia. During every visit, I try to engage my clients in conversation. Our loved ones with dementia often feel abandoned, ignored and overlooked. Conversation is a vehicle for connection, for dignity and for compassion.
Dementia, often misunderstood, is a terminal illness. As a Death Doula, I see its end-of-life impact, including cognitive and physical decline.