Category Archives: #dementiathrive

Not There Yet

Posted on August 13, 2019 by Cate

This is a common refrain. A caregiver asks Dr. Cate for dementia guidance. I answer a specific question and then outline strategic plans they may want to consider. The response is always “We are not there yet.” The question to … Continue reading →

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Validate Instead of Negate

Posted on October 7, 2018 by Cate

At this time of year hauntings are not just in old homes.  If you are living with an individual with dementia, you may well be faced with ghosts and imaginings that are convincingly real in presentation. Some forms of dementia … Continue reading →

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Tablets as a Window to Memory

Posted on June 24, 2018 by Cate

When caring for a person with dementia a tablet pc may well be one of your most valuable tool.  Ranging in price from $50-$200, tablets can be an excellent care resource.1 Research shows that the portable touchscreen devices, commonly called … Continue reading →

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The “We’s” Have It

Posted on February 10, 2016 by Cate

Whether you are introvert, extrovert, caregiver or care recipient one variable that proves powerful in health research is social support. As the national and international discussion swirls around the dangers of the “lone wolf” the value of spending time with … Continue reading →

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