5 tips for creating special Mother’s Day for someone who has dementia, Alzheimer’s disease

5 tips for creating special Mother’s Day for someone who has dementia, Alzheimer’s disease

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) -- The Alzheimer's Foundation of America has provided five tips to help families, friends and partners to create a special Mother's Day for those living with Alzheimer's disease or a related dementia. According to the Alzheimer's Foundation of America, people should use the following tips to celebrate Mother's Day on Sunday, May 11, with someone who is living with dementia: Reminisce together Familiar faces and old photos ca…

The Mother’s Day Letter I Wish I Never Had to Write

After losing her mother Kay to younger-onset dementia, writer and advocate Tully Smyth opens up about grief, legacy and her new role as a Dementia Australia ambassador. When Mother’s Day Stops Feeling Sweet “I used to rot on the couch, mourning a version of motherhood I’d been denied. Not just for me — but for you.” Dear Mumma, Happy Mother’s Day. It still feels surreal to be writing to you like this. Maybe it always will. But there is so much I…

Keane leads support group for Alzheimer’s

Alice Keane has seen first-hand the effects of Alzheimer’s disease.