Category Archives: dementia
Celebrating A Life With Alzheimer’s
I found this touching letter written by a man battling Alzheimer’s. The author’s son submitted the letter, which was written by his father nearly 10 years ago at the onset of the disease. …if I fight it and think positively … Continue reading
Filed under advocacy, aging, alzheimer's disease, dementia
What Alzheimer’s Disease Has Taught Me (so far)
I’ve been in long term health care for 15 years now. I’ve worked with and cared for numerous individuals and families who have been touched by the heartbreaking disease known as Alzheimer’s. There have even been a few of my … Continue reading
Filed under advocacy, aging, dementia, loss theory, social work skills
An Identity Beyond The Dementia Diagnosis
Its a common malady in health care settings to think of a patient or client in terms of their disease or diagnosis. Come to think of it, we all have a tendency to view people within a categorical lens; it’s … Continue reading
Filed under alzheimer's disease, dementia, loss theory
