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Happiness Happens even with Dementia 

August is Happiness Happens Month. If you struggle to help your loved one with dementia find moments of happiness and joy, perhaps the tools on our web site may help. It is possible for people with dementia to participate in activities that bring them joy. The challenge may be in identifying what those activities are for your loved one.

Summer Activities for Dementia

New experiences, even small outings or new activities, can provide great mental stimulation for you and your loved one with dementia. So, take advantage of the beautiful weather and explore the possibilities available right outside your door.

Heartwarming Memoir of a Caregiver

This caregiving memoir is a heartbreaking account of how a daughter deals with her father slowly slipping away to dementia. The book both honors her father’s legacy and illustrates how caregivers’ relationships with their loved ones can evolve in transformative ways.