In dementia care programming, it’s not about the outcome
How do you know if an activity or program you’re doing with a loved one or client living with dementia is working? You won’t know
June 13, 2021
Tag: alzheimer’s disease
"I told you seven times already."
“Your room is right there! I told you seven times already!” I was walking up the hallway when I witnessed this exchange. One of my
January 16, 2016
Do They Know You?
Many friends, family members and acquaintances have asked me the same question: “Do your residents know who you are?” Honestly, I don’t know. Sometimes it
August 22, 2014
People In The Woods.
If you haven’t seen it yet, I highly recommend watching HBO’s documentary, “The Memory Loss Tapes.” It’s a feature length film, but it is worth
August 15, 2014
It's Not The Outcome.
I’m very “Type A.” I like when things on my to-do list get done quickly, efficiently, and come out perfectly. You can’t expect the same
August 12, 2014
Resident-to-Resident.
One of my favorite parts of caring for individuals with dementia is watching their interactions with one another. Think of any classroom you’ve ever been
June 28, 2014
Sock Puppets.
I think there’s a lot that we can learn from people with dementia, especially those who don’t communicate in normal ways. I’ve blogged about a
June 15, 2014
