Dementia – Compassion & Choices

Essential Conversations: Planning for life with dementia

August 20, 2025 No Comments

When someone develops dementia, the changes to memory, judgment, and decision-making can make it harder — or eventually impossible — to communicate their wishes for care. That’s why early conversations…

We want to hear from YOU about your experience with the Dementia Values and Priorities tool

November 19, 2024 No Comments

At C&C we know how important it is for individuals and families to have clear conversations about their care preferences, especially when navigating a diagnosis like dementia. That’s why we…

Three Common Medical Issues With Advanced Dementia

November 4, 2024 No Comments

A growing number of older adults in the United States are living with dementia, a general term for changes in the brain that affect language, thinking, memory, decision-making, and behavior. …

As the End Nears: Living and Dying With Advanced Dementia

October 11, 2024 No Comments

One in three Americans will be diagnosed with dementia, a general term that describes the progressive loss of language and other skills severe enough to interfere with daily life. While…

3 Maneras Para Prepararse Para la Demencia Hoy Mismo

September 9, 2024 No Comments

Millones de estadounidenses están viviendo con demencia. Ya sea que usted esté empezando a experimentar cambios, que haya recibido un diagnóstico médico o que esté preocupado(a) por padecer demencia en…

Three Ways to Prepare for Dementia Today

September 9, 2024 No Comments

Millions of Americans live with dementia. Whether you are starting to experience changes, have received a diagnosis, or are concerned about dementia in the future, one of the most important…

My Dementia Journey: National Healthcare Decisions Day 2024

April 16, 2024 No Comments

My name is Kim Martin, and two years ago I began to notice changes in myself. I no longer enjoyed reading, and I had difficulty retaining information when I did…

Dementia Values and Priorities Tool

February 28, 2024 No Comments

The Dementia Values and Priorities Tool is designed to help you communicate your wishes regarding future care if you are living with dementia. After answering a series of questions related…

Planning for a Dementia Diagnosis: A Conversation

November 27, 2023 No Comments

1 in 3 Seniors Dies With Some Form of Dementia. Why Should I Plan Now For A Dementia Diagnosis?In the later stages of dementia, individuals can’t always speak for themselves…

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