Meeting Loved Ones Where They Are
Experts share practical advice on communication, burnout, decision-making, and preserving dignity throughout the caregiving journey The questions in this issue’s roundtable stem from the personal experiences of many of our colleagues. Together, they describe a shift that happens as our loved ones age and need more intensive care. Communication becomes more challenging ; physical abilities […]
Conversation Starters
Try these communication pointers to connect to loved ones with dementia When Peter Zollo’s mother passed away in December, relatives spoke at the Zoom funeral about the happiest years of her life — before she suffered from memory loss due to dementia. Yet, Zollo chose to talk about her final years, which were also happy — […]