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A senior reading, highlighting the idea of dementia advance care planning

A Comprehensive Guide to Dementia Advance Care Planning

April 4, 2025 By Cassie Greenfield, MSc 1 Comment

Dementia advance care planning is a critical and often overlooked topic, one that can make a big difference to comfort and wellbeing.

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An Introduction to Advance Care Planning for Dementia

March 1, 2025 By Cassie Greenfield, MSc Leave a Comment

Advance care planning for dementia is an easily overlooked aspect of advance planning, but it’s crucial given the prevalence of dementia.

A senior man who is hiding dementia symptoms from his family

The Practice and Dangers of Hiding Dementia Symptoms

August 5, 2024 By Angelica Herrera Venson, DrPH, MPH Leave a Comment

Hiding dementia symptoms is a surprisingly common practice among seniors and it is a behavior that is actually associated with some pretty significant risks.

An older man with dementia whose family members are considering ways to support him

How to Keep an Aging Parent with Dementia Safe

June 26, 2024 By Cassie Greenfield, MSc Leave a Comment

Supporting an aging parent with dementia can seem overwhelming, yet there are many straightforward practical ways you can help them.

The concept of dementia shown by a brain with puzzle pieces, highlighting ways to recognize signs of pain in dementia patients

How to Recognize Signs of Pain in People With Dementia

April 21, 2024 By Cassie Greenfield, MSc Leave a Comment

People with dementia often cannot express themselves well. However, they’ll still display some signs of pain.

An unhappy senior man who may have dementia

Do Dementia Patients Know They Are Dying?

February 5, 2024 By Cassie Greenfield, MSc Leave a Comment

Dementia has dramatic impacts on people, but what does this mean for death? Do dementia patients know they are dying?

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