#078-  There’s a common misconception that when somebody is diagnosed with dementia, they lose their independence and can no longer live alone. While down the road in the illness course of dementia, this may be true, there is A LOT that a person with dementia CAN DO to remain living independently and safely in their home. This episode is a must listen if you or someone you know is newly diagnosed with dementia and looking for what to do next. In today’s episode, I share 5 key strategies for helping adults living with dementia age in place for as long as possible Click here to visit the show notes page for all the resources mentioned in today's episode: Older Adult / Family? Download the Memory Loss & Mental Health Guide Professional? Grab the Mental Health Professional’s Guide to Working with Older Adults Help others find this show by subscribing and leaving a review wherever you listen to the podcast, or here on i-tunes. Are you a licensed therapist, psychiatrist, or neuropsychologist who specializes with older adults? Join me in building the ONLY geriatric mental health provider directory in the nation. For a limited time, you can claim your profile here for FREE with the code: fullaccesspass (all lower case). Hurry! This offer is only valid for the first 100 profiles.