My 82-year-old mom has dementia. Over the last few years I've learned to be her voice.

CherylAnn Haley with her mother, Sandy. Courtesy of CherylAnn Haley CherylAnn Haley cares for her mom, Sandy, who is in hospice. Sandy was formally diagnosed with dementia in her mid-70s. Haley ensures her mom's needs are understood. This interview is based on a conversation with CherylAnn Haley, 58, of Tampa, Florida, a private aide and certified dementia educator. It has been edited for length and clarity. We didn't recognize it at the time, but Mom's dementia began around the age of 70 w...