When someone you care about begins to experience memory loss or cognitive decline, it can be a confusing and overwhelming time. Is it Dementia or Alzheimer’s? These two terms often come up in these discussions. While these terms are frequently used interchangeably, they are not the same thing….

Rummaging….it’s a common behavior in Alzheimer’s. Searching through drawers, cabinets, or personal belongings often without a clear purpose. Many times as I watched my mother-in-love go through her drawers and such, I felt like she was trying to make sense of her world. Our hard work of organizing…