Coping with Alzheimer’s
At an early age, we learn the tale of George Washington’s mishap with the cherry tree and the bold admittance to his parents, “I cannot tell a lie; I chopped down the cherry tree!” Truthfulness is embedded in our character, and oftentimes telling a small white lie can wrack us with guilt. But could it sometimes be advantageous to fib when chatting with a loved one with Alzheimer’s? Continue reading “Lying to Someone with Alzheimer’s? Dementia Care in Atlanta Helps Navigate Challenging Situations” »
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It can be just a little intimidating to understand what to say and just how to behave when spending time with a family member with 
“I do NOT have Alzheimer’s disease! There’s nothing wrong with me!”
It is one of the more troublesome decisions we must confront in older years, and an exceptionally delicate subject for adult children to broach with their senior parents: relinquishing the car keys. Driving a vehicle, while creating an inherent experience of freedom and independence, can become significantly hazardous due to a number of variables regarding aging. And letting go of that independence for safety’s sake can feel defeating.
We desire the most beneficial medical care for our family and friends, but is it feasible that on occasion, less is the most beneficial? As demonstrated by a 
Living far apart makes it hard to visit our aging parents as often as we would wish, but when the holiday season is here, families make it a priority to spend quality time together – making it the perfect opportunity to assess a senior’s safety and wellbeing. There are lots of red flags that can’t be noted in weekly phone conversations, emails, or even through Skype, but which often become noticeable when the family is all together during the holidays.
