Great article. Jeff Anderson, from A Place for Mom, sums it up perfectly, saying:  “Sadly, dementia does indeed transform people into shadows of their former selves, but those living with dementia are far from “empty shells.” Yes, the shell may become more and more difficult to open. Some days it might not open at all. But never forget that there is a beautiful, unvarnished pearl within.”

Read the rest of his piece –> here.