This is a column that aims to provide information and help for those who are dealing with family or friends as their caregivers or support for them as individuals who are suffering with dementia.

Close calls in traffic. Taking hours for what should have been a short trip to the grocery store. Dents and dings on the car. A side mirror sheared off. Phone calls asking for directions home. A loss ...

Caring for a loved one with dementia can be physically and emotionally challenging. Support groups provide a vital space for caregivers and family members to share experiences, gain insights, and ...

The next meeting of the monthly dementia education and support group at Senior Commons at Powder Mill will explore ...

Caring for a loved one with dementia is an all-encompassing journey fraught with emotional, physical, and mental challenges. The weight on caregivers is profound, often leading to feelings of ...

Having any kind of cognitive impairment, or change in memory or thinking abilities, can be a frightening experience. Forgetting things, losing things, or having difficulty following a conversation can ...

Grief is often associated with death, says Paul Rado, 71, of La Plata County. But as he cares for his wife Jackie, 77, who has Alzheimer’s disease, he’s experiencing another kind of grief. “Ambiguous ...

In partnership with Care with Love, Heritage Green Assisted Living and Memory Care provides a monthly dementia care support group for family members. Attendance is open to the public, and there is no ...