International Dementia Trends: Humanitude
Southwest Washington Welcomes Care Ambassadors from France and Portugal.Panel discussion of geriatric specialists.Cost: $15, includes lunch. See link below for agenda, shuttle and parking information.To Register Visit: https://www.livingwellevents.org/ Tuesday, April...What Brought Me to HOPE Dementia Support?
My mother-in-law is now in advanced stages of dementia. Many years ago we recognized signs of forgetfulness with mom and we questioned if it might be Alzheimer’s. We met our step-dad Al, her husband who was her sole caregiver, to discuss the signs and how we might...Darlene’s Story
I have been involved with HOPE A Dementia Support Group since its beginning and was one of the founding member of the Board of Directors. My husband passed away with Alzheimer’s in 2011. While he was ill with the disease, I met Pastor Dick Merrick, and he told...
We had such a good time at our November Memory Cafe! Be sure to join HOPE Dementia Support and Area Agency on Aging & Disabilities of Southwest Washington on December 17 at The Cameo Cafe for good food, great conversation and lots of holiday fun!
We are so excited to be up and running with this group! Thanks to Debbie Docksteader and Rich Carle of the Kelso Senior Center for making this possible. Anyone who lives in the Longview/Kelso area and is caring for a loved one living with dementia is welcome to attend!
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An excellent article on anticipatory grieving……
The Never-Ending Devastation of Dementia Grief
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Why grieving a loved one over and over again while they’re right in front of you might be the greatest heartbreak of them all.