#077-  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 possibleClick 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 GuideProfessional? Grab the Mental Health Professional’s Guide to Working with Older AdultsHelp others find this show by subscribing and leaving a review wherever you listen to the podcast, or here on i-tunes.