Caregiving

Robert Pontius, MD and team of medical professionals in surgery

I Still Love You

Caring for a loved one with dementia is always challenging, but especially when dementia is accompanied by other illnesses. That’s where artist Diane Pontius was when she started caring for and filming her father, Robert Pontius, MD.

Elderly man painting

Understanding Sundowning

Sundowning refers to an increase in dementia symptoms generally occurring at the end of the day. Here, we’ll discuss tips to decrease sundowning symptoms for your loved one.

Elderly woman smiling holding hands

Do People Die of Dementia?

A dementia diagnosis often leads to more questions than answers. Here, Dr. Marc Rothman answers a commonly asked question- do people die from dementia?

Maria Irene Fornes in 2010 (Photo by Michelle Memran)

Living Alone with Dementia

For people living with dementia, there can be many challenges to living independently. However, with support from loved ones, like Irene Fornés had from Michelle Memran, individuals can live safely.

Saxophone player

The Magic of Music

A personal story about recognizing and appreciating how the music of our youth can play a significant role in easing the trauma of Alzheimer’s disease. 

About Dementia Spring

The Dementia Spring Foundation connects artists with the dementia community to raise awareness and improve access to the arts for people with memory loss.