02/12/2026

We Are Clinging to the Wrong Story of Dementia

A recent column in The Oberlin Review by a resident of Kendal at Oberlin offers a needed corrective to the dominant cultural narrative around dementia. Rather than framing cognitive change solely as loss, the piece calls readers to see the person who remains — someone who still waters plants, folds laundry, shares meals, and sustains relationships. For nonprofit providers across Ohio, this reminder reflects daily practice: care that honors dignity, agency, and connection even amid clinical complexity. We commend Kendal at Oberlin for elevating this thoughtful perspective and advancing a more complete public understanding of aging.

Read the full column in The Oberlin Review.