When “I’ll never move you to a home,” isn’t true anymore
I was inspired to write this post after reading a question from one of my blog followers. And, of course, it isn’t the first time
August 31, 2016
Tag: care
Agreeing to Remember: Teaching Dementia Care Through Improv
A friend and I just started a new group, Agreeing to Remember. I’ve been performing improv comedy for over 7 years, and, other than dementia
August 19, 2016
When You Are Shamed For Moving A Parent Into A Care Center
My article on Forbes.com When You Are Shamed For Moving A Parent Into A Care Center
August 12, 2016
Why residents constantly lose their shoes in long-term care
I’ve met some of the best people while working in long-term care. While there are plenty of residents’ families that I wish I hadn’t had to
August 10, 2016
People with dementia always win arguments
You can’t argue with someone who has dementia. Well, you can, but you are going to lose. Merle’s daughter comes to visit her frequently, but
July 30, 2016
When your relatives think you “shouldn’t have moved mom”
When the holidays come around, your relatives come in from out of town. And, of course, they also bring a lot of opinions with them.
July 4, 2016
Understanding the limitations of a person with dementia
A reader of my blog wrote in recently to ask me about a woman who was taking care of her mother. This woman was trying
June 25, 2016
A message for a loved one
In case you missed it: a post from earlier this year “I need to call my son,” Mara said. “I want to make sure he
June 16, 2016
Pureed food doesn’t have to be gross
When people think of a “puree” diet, they typically scrunch up their noses in disgust. “Ugh, mom has to eat that liquefied food?” family members may sometimes
May 29, 2016
Saving Food: A Generation Gap
I had gone to another dementia care community to visit one of my ex-residents. She remembered me immediately, her eyes filling with tears as I
May 23, 2016
