WHY you should join a dementia support group
I’m constantly telling people to join a support group. I have found over the years that if I call something a support group, like a
June 27, 2022
Tag: dementia by day
Dealing with Dementia Myths
Transcript I’m going to address two of the myths that I hear frequently about dementia. The first one is this. “He still knows who he
June 6, 2022
Introducing my new dementia consulting program!
Transcript I’m here to introduce my new coaching program, but I have to be honest with you…I was really hesitant to introduce any sort of
May 16, 2022
My fave dementia care products!
Transcript Hey, everybody coming to you from Tennessee, where I’m in a rental car. This isn’t my usual car. And I’m going to show you
May 2, 2022
“But what if their reality doesn’t make any sense?”
I’m asked questions like this often. “What if what they’re telling you…just doesn’t make any sense? It can’t happen. If I Embrace Their RealityTM, aren’t
September 5, 2021
How to change the conversation for real results
How can you see the forest through the trees to get real results when communicating with someone living with dementia? “Why are you ALL HERE!?”
August 29, 2021
“They all think I’m crazy.”
“We’ve got to get out of here!” she screamed. “They are dangerous people and they’re after us! They think I’m crazy but I know the
August 22, 2021
Low engagement? Give them CONTROL.
I often hear from care partners and dementia care professionals alike that “getting the person living with dementia to do something is really hard!” While
August 15, 2021
Finding New Love in Memory Care?
A short story from my time working as a Dementia Care Director at my first building They sat, holding hands, talking softly in his room.
August 8, 2021
“But I don’t want to lie to her.”
“Well…I don’t want to lie to her. If I tell her she still has a house waiting for her, then that would be a lie.
August 1, 2021
