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When a parent develops dementia, the work of caregiving often grows gradually.
Early-stage dementia often requires support and planning more than hands-on care. The decisions made now can reduce future crises.
The most common descriptions divide dementia into early, middle and late stages.
Dementia is progressive, which means changes in thinking, communication, judgment and daily functioning generally increase over time. Yet progression rarely follows a neat calendar.
The three broad stages of dementia early, middle, and late look very different. Here's what caregivers can realistically expect at each.
Not all support groups are created equal. Here's how to find the right one — and what to do if you've tried groups that haven't worked for you.
Ambiguous loss describes a loss that lacks clear closure or understanding. It’s a loss that remains unclear, leaving us in a state of uncertainty.
A rapid change over hours or days may signal delirium, stroke, infection, medication effects, or another urgent medical problem.
Dementia is an umbrella term, and the earliest symptoms can vary depending on the condition and the areas of the brain affected.
