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Most of us have a very specific image in mind when we hear the words "dementia" or "Alzheimer’s." We usually think of short-term memory loss, forgotten names, or repeating stories. But there is a rarer form of dementia where memory remains sharp in the early stages, while eyesight and spatial awareness quietly begin to fail. This condition is called Posterior Cortical Atrophy , ...


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Our homes are our sanctuaries—places of familiarity, comfort, and history. But for someone living with dementia, the home environment can gradually transform into a source of confusion, frustration, and even danger. As our cognitive abilities change, so do our perceptions of our surroundings. Patterns on a carpet might look like holes in the floor; a white toilet against a white...


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Hello. I’m one of the 55 million people worldwide living with dementia. You might know me. I might be your regular from seven years ago who suddenly stopped coming in. Or maybe I’m the person standing in your establishment right now, looking a bit lost, trying to decide if the shiny floor in front of me is a polished surface or a pool of water. I don’t want to stay home. I want ...


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In my last post, I wrote about the "Dementia Hangover" and the crash that comes from sensory overload. While resting is vital, I've also learned that prevention is better than cure. If my brain’s a computer running on a dial-up connection (as I described last time), then "Sensory Hacks" are the “pop-up blockers” that keep it safe. They prevent unnecessary data from flooding my s...


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The author, imagining he has survived an apocalyptic event In the last couple of blogs, I’ve talked about feeling like an imposter and about the performance of " Showtiming ." Now, I need to talk about the price I pay for it (please excuse the post-apocalyptic AI confection I've used as a graphic - I couldn't resist it!). My Dementia Hangover. No, I haven't been out drinking unt...


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