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Walks through Heaven with Dad: A Young Man’s Experience with Lewy Body Dementia

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By Daniel John Woytowich — 2015

Daniel Woytowich’s father was diagnosed with Lewy Body Dementia while he was still in college. This memoir tells the story of the diagnosis of, acceptance of, and journey through the terrible illness that is dementia. See more...

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Caregiver Guilt—Memory and Alzheimer’s Disease

How to deal with caregiver guilt when caring for an Alzheimer’s patient.

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Frontotemporal Dementia

Dementia is a problem of the elderly, right? Generally that's true. But there is one form of the disease that can strike people when they are very young, in their twenties or even their teens. It's called Frontotemporal Dementia, or FTD.

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How to Talk to Someone with Dementia

Essential tips for communicating for someone with dementia. Nationally renowned presenter Diane Waugh shares her own experiences and the mistakes she made as a caregiver for her mother.

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What to Say to Someone Who Lost a Parent or Loved One

No matter what you say to someone whose parent or loved one died, it should be derivative of the same goal: communicating empathy and offering assistance, understanding what a person might need from you, and knowing how to phrase sentiments the right way.

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What I Wish My Friends Had Said to Me After My Mom Died

It’s hard to know what to say to a friend who is grieving. Here’s what you should keep in mind.

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Grieving the Death of a Parent You Were Estranged From

This is what it looks like when you grieve the death of an estranged parent. It’s this surreal thing, where everyone expects you to feel something—yet you don’t. For me, it didn’t feel like I lost a parent, or a loved one, or even a close friend. It felt like I’d lost what could have been.

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Helping a Child Cope with the Death of a Parent

One of the best ways adults can help young grievers is to listen to their stories. Telling their story is a healing experience.

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What It’s Like to Grieve a Parent You Didn’t Like

Sorrow, relief and guilt are just a few emotions that may come up when your estranged parent dies.

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How Spirituality Affects Mental Health

Understanding the difference between a spiritual crisis and a mental illness is important to get to the root of the problem.

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When Spiritual Crises Show Up in the Mental Health System

Spiritual “emergencies” require understanding from mental health professionals.

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