Dr. Rosemary Laird

From the desk of Rosemary Laird, MD

Founder of Navigating Aging Needs (NAN), LLC

Keeping an Open "Beginner's Mind"
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Keeping an Open "Beginner's Mind"

Alzheimer’s disease is characterized by changes and unpredictability, and so thinking you “already know everything” about something might lead to bouts of frustration. Keeping an open mind can help you keep your balance. 

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        Reality is Relative
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Reality is Relative

In the world of caregiving for a loved one suffering from Alzheimer’s, dealing with what is real and what is not can be extremely challenging, and even dangerous. Some instances can be mundane, such as when your loved one can’t remember an appointment or whether they’ve taken their medicine or not. In other, more serious cases, the ravages of Alzheimer’s may trigger delusions and paranoia.

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