In the field of geropsychology, it is well known that depression is both a risk factor for and an early symptom of dementia. One of the most consistently missed diagnoses I see in clinical practice with older adults is depression in the context of dementia.…
I hear from caregivers pretty regularly that”nobody really understands how hard caring for a loved one with dementia is!” So, I decided to share some facts about dementia caregivers in the hopes that it will provide some understanding and support for the dementia caregiver’s journey!…
When I teach about mental health and aging, one of the most common questions I hear is: “Do GLP-1 medications like semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy) actually lower dementia risk?” As a geropsychologist, I’m curious about this too, especially as more of my patients and the clinicians…
In my more than 20 years providing therapy to dementia caregivers, I often hear some version of: “Around other people they’re pleasant and conversational, but with me they just shut down or get short-tempered. They could treat me differently if they wanted to.” The truth…
You’ve heard people say “she’s doing great! She’s old, but she’s all there!” or “he’s 90 and still so sharp!” These statements about older adults make the assumption that with aging comes serious cognitive problems, like dementia! But, these ideas are actually not supported…
You may still remember the exact words the clinician used. “Dementia.” “Alzheimer’s disease.” “Probable Lewy body dementia.” For many families, everything after that becomes a blur. The fear is real. The uncertainty is real. And so is this: there are clear, concrete steps you can…
A dementia diagnosis is one of the most disorienting moments a person — or a family — can face. The fear is real. The uncertainty is real. And so is this: there are clear, concrete steps you can take right now to protect your health,…
Living alone is a choice many of us treasure—the independence, the comfort of familiar surroundings, the dignity of managing our own daily rhythms. But what happens when dementia enters this picture? As a geropsychologist who has worked with thousands of older adults navigating cognitive changes,…
One of the most complicated situations families that I work with are faced with has to do with older adults with dementia developing a delirium. Is the dementia worsening? Or is it a delirium? It’s so hard to tell. In this week’s episode,…
One of the most common questions y’all send to me and that I’m also asked frequently in my own practice with families are questions surrounding hallucinations, delusions, and psychosis. So, today, Psychiatrist, Dr. Lisa Frank, helps us understand psychosis, hallucinations, delusions, and antipsychotic…
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