What Dementia Has Taught Me
Working in elder care has changed the way I think about dementia. Many people see dementia as a disease that takes memories away. While that is certainly true, I have come to believe it is often much more than that. I have met residents who spend their days looking for a husband who passed away years ago. Others ask for their mother, even though she has been gone for decades. Some worry that they need to open their store, go to work, or get home to take care of their children. At first, it...
