Thoughtful, practical writing for families navigating dementia—one clear idea at a time. Understand why dementia changes the person you love, and what to do about it.
After submitting the manuscript for my upcoming book, Better Dementia, I spent time planting a wildflower garden. What I discovered among the native grasses and flowering perennials reminded me of one of the most important lessons I teach families: dementia care works best when we align with the person rather than expect the person to adapt to us.
