Dementia From a Family Member's Perspective

As caregivers and assisted living specialists, we see the challenges of dementia and other age-related issues on a daily basis. In many cases, we don't even get to know individuals until their dementia has progressed to a point where they can no longer live independently. That's why this essay, Joining The Dementia Network, And Finding Gratitude, caught my eye. It's a thoughtful piece from a daughter who has watched her mother's decline and has had to learn to reconcile the mother she knew growing up with the dementia-affected mother she now sees. It's a look at dementia and care from the other side of the coin, and a good reminder of the rich, vibrant people behind the symptoms of dementia.