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A show by Rachael Wonderlin of Dementia By Day

Feb 28, 2022

Hey guys, this is our last episode of season 4! Thank you for joining me on this journey.

“Wanting to go home” is a really common phrase for people living with dementia. ‘Home’ is not so much a place as it is a feeling. I’m sure you can relate to this.

What we don’t want to do is try to convince a person...


Feb 21, 2022

I had many people reaching out to me on Instagram asking about their loved ones doing different kinds of annoying things.

The bottom line is, you may not be able to get them to stop doing these things, at least not completely. Eventually, they will stop doing it, but that would also mean that they have progressed in...


Feb 14, 2022

I hear this one a lot. This is typically indicative of someone advancing in their dementia.

It doesn’t necessarily mean that the person is in the late stages of their dementia; it could be a result of a lot of causes. It could also mean that the patient is dealing with some depression or that they are taking some...


Feb 7, 2022

I hear some versions of this question pretty frequently. Having a spouse living with dementia is completely different from having a parent with dementia. The inherent difference in the relationship is what makes it difficult.

The biggest challenge is that previously, this person used to make decisions together with you,...