<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Dementia Society of America]]></title><description><![CDATA[Helping families facing Alzheimer's disease, Vascular Dementia, Lewy Body, FTD, MCI, and more through education, research, and life enrichment.]]></description><link>https://www.dementiasociety.org/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 22:14:49 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.dementiasociety.org/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Dementia Answers:  How To Support Spirituality?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Learn how to support a spiritual life for people living with Dementia and bring comfort, connection, and meaning.]]></description><link>https://www.dementiasociety.org/post/dementia-answers-how-can-we-support-spirituality</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a51302fcaeb8c9a25081570</guid><category><![CDATA[Dementia Answers]]></category><category><![CDATA[Dementia]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 22:10:01 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://vimeo.com/1202544306?share=copy" length="0" type="video"/><dc:creator>Team Writer</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dementia Answers:  How To Support Aphasia?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Aphasia is a condition that makes it hard for someone to use or understand words.  Learn how to enhance communication with someone who has aphasia and Dementia.]]></description><link>https://www.dementiasociety.org/post/dementia-answers-support-for-aphasia</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a513dedc549c55b35aeda22</guid><category><![CDATA[Dementia Answers]]></category><category><![CDATA[Dementia]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 22:10:02 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://vimeo.com/1198538677?share=copy" length="0" type="video"/><dc:creator>Team Writer</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dementia Answers:  Balancing Independence and Safety]]></title><description><![CDATA[Learn tips for how to balance the need to keep people with Dementia safe while preserving their sense of independence.]]></description><link>https://www.dementiasociety.org/post/dementia-answers-balancing-independence-and-safety</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a512b875c421b82021a77fa</guid><category><![CDATA[Dementia Answers]]></category><category><![CDATA[Dementia]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 22:10:02 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f61ba8_7f68c1fdaf8f4cd093f27e93dee7455e~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Dr. Jeannine Forrest</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What Happens During a Cognitive Test at the Doctor's Office?]]></title><description><![CDATA[As we age, we may experience some cognitive symptoms that concern us or those around us. 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Learn strategies to deal with these conflicts that respect each person and focus on the loved one.]]></description><link>https://www.dementiasociety.org/post/dementia-answers-how-to-address-family-conflict</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a3ef065ad71d3b68768c787</guid><category><![CDATA[Dementia Answers]]></category><category><![CDATA[Dementia]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 22:10:02 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f61ba8_50525f0b4f7d465bb2f30dfb7c9e2a15~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Dr. Jeannine Forrest</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dementia Answers:  How Do You Respond to Stealing Accusations?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Learn how to handle accusations of stealing from someone with Dementia, to reassure them and preserve your feelings.]]></description><link>https://www.dementiasociety.org/post/dementia-answers-responding-to-stealing-accusations</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a10bf5d0ac12a65423b81ce</guid><category><![CDATA[Dementia Answers]]></category><category><![CDATA[Dementia]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 18:27:25 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f61ba8_b1cb6c346c544883a989c4a557e9d5ad~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Dr. Jeannine Forrest</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dementia Answers:  What Is Namenda®?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Learn about Namenda and its utility in helping with symptoms of Dementia.]]></description><link>https://www.dementiasociety.org/post/dementia-answers-what-is-namenda</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a10a6208fa816dacc7f29ca</guid><category><![CDATA[Dementia Answers]]></category><category><![CDATA[Dementia]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 18:14:05 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f61ba8_e14a325ba25f4c2fa81f30a7ade77ee6~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Dr. Jeannine Forrest</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dementia Answers:  How Do You Respond To Hurtful Remarks?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Learn how to respond to hurtful remarks in the context of Dementia.]]></description><link>https://www.dementiasociety.org/post/dementia-answers-responding-to-hurtful-remarks</link><guid isPermaLink="false">693332834f0e700bce2f7ad2</guid><category><![CDATA[Dementia Answers]]></category><category><![CDATA[Dementia]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 18:07:36 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f61ba8_0d872f0e29a048309da7e2c923e6ce18~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Dr. Jeannine Forrest</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dr. Arun S. 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